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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.24, 753.28 and 295.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.24, 753.28 and 295.91 is: 444.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.24 : 753.28 = 295.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.24/753.28 = 295.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.24x = 753.28 × 295.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.24x = 222,903.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,903.08/501.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.70

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