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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.85, 750.33 and 294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.85, 750.33 and 294.80 is: 441.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.85 : 750.33 = 294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.85/750.33 = 294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.85x = 750.33 × 294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.85x = 221,197.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,197.28/500.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.65

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