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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.40, 753.96 and 296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.40, 753.96 and 296.84 is: 445.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.40 : 753.96 = 296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.40/753.96 = 296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.40x = 753.96 × 296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.40x = 223,805.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,805.49/502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.47

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