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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.38, 753.72 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.38, 753.72 and 297.14 is: 445.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.38 : 753.72 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.38/753.72 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.38x = 753.72 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.38x = 223,960.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,960.36/502.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.80

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