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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.02, 751.20 and 296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.02, 751.20 and 296.68 is: 443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.02 : 751.20 = 296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.02/751.20 = 296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.02x = 751.20 × 296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.02x = 222,866.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,866.02/502.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.94

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