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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.64, 752.93 and 296.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.64, 752.93 and 296.58 is: 444.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.64 : 752.93 = 296.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.64/752.93 = 296.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.64x = 752.93 × 296.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.64x = 223,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,302.50/502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.26

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