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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.98, 751.83 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.98, 751.83 and 295.68 is: 443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.98 : 751.83 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.98/751.83 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.98x = 751.83 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.98x = 222,301.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,301.09/500.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.73

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