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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.64, 754.41 and 297.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.64, 754.41 and 297.39 is: 446.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.64 : 754.41 = 297.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.64/754.41 = 297.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.64x = 754.41 × 297.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.64x = 224,353.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,353.99/502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.36

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