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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.19, 751.33 and 295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.19, 751.33 and 295.70 is: 443.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.19 : 751.33 = 295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.19/751.33 = 295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.19x = 751.33 × 295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.19x = 222,167.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,167.46/501.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.28

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