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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.24, 751.56 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.24, 751.56 and 296.04 is: 443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.24 : 751.56 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.24/751.56 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.24x = 751.56 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.24x = 222,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,491.82/501.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.88

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