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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.20, 750.78 and 295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.20, 750.78 and 295.16 is: 442.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.20 : 750.78 = 295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.20/750.78 = 295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.20x = 750.78 × 295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.20x = 221,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,602.10/501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.14

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