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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.99, 751.95 and 295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.99, 751.95 and 295.93 is: 443.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.99 : 751.95 = 295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.99/751.95 = 295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.99x = 751.95 × 295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.99x = 222,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,525.50/501.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.29

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