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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.11, 751.34 and 295.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.11, 751.34 and 295.97 is: 442.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.11 : 751.34 = 295.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.11/751.34 = 295.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.11x = 751.34 × 295.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.11x = 222,371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,371.08/502.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.87

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