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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.54, 753.23 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.54, 753.23 and 297.27 is: 445.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.54 : 753.23 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.54/753.23 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.54x = 753.23 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.54x = 223,913.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,913.43/502.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.57

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