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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.27, 750.07 and 295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.27, 750.07 and 295.93 is: 442.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.27 : 750.07 = 295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.27/750.07 = 295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.27x = 750.07 × 295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.27x = 221,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,968.22/501.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.81

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