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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.14, 752.15 and 295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.14, 752.15 and 295.89 is: 444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.14 : 752.15 = 295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.14/752.15 = 295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.14x = 752.15 × 295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.14x = 222,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,554.40/501.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.10

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