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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.81, 751.16 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.81, 751.16 and 294.72 is: 442.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.81 : 751.16 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.81/751.16 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.81x = 751.16 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.81x = 221,380.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,380.40/500.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.05

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