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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.97, 750.52 and 294.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.97, 750.52 and 294.92 is: 441.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.97 : 750.52 = 294.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.97/750.52 = 294.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.97x = 750.52 × 294.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.97x = 221,345.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,345.35/500.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.84

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