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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.20, 753.30 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.20, 753.30 and 296.46 is: 444.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.20 : 753.30 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.20/753.30 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.20x = 753.30 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.20x = 223,323.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,323.32/502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.69

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