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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.13, 752.52 and 296.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.13, 752.52 and 296.66 is: 444.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.13 : 752.52 = 296.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.13/752.52 = 296.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.13x = 752.52 × 296.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.13x = 223,242.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,242.58/502.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.59

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