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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.73, 752.45 and 296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.73, 752.45 and 296.68 is: 444.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.73 : 752.45 = 296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.73/752.45 = 296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.73x = 752.45 × 296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.73x = 223,236.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,236.87/501.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.93

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