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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.28, 753.40 and 294.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.28, 753.40 and 294.17 is: 441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.28 : 753.40 = 294.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.28/753.40 = 294.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.28x = 753.40 × 294.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.28x = 221,622.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,622.44/502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.23

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