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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.48, 753.54 and 297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.48, 753.54 and 297.28 is: 445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.48 : 753.54 = 297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.48/753.54 = 297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.48x = 753.54 × 297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.48x = 224,012.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,012.37/502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.81

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