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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.64, 752.46 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.64, 752.46 and 296.16 is: 444.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.64 : 752.46 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.64/752.46 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.64x = 752.46 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.64x = 222,847.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,847.12/501.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.23

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