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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.73, 754.22 and 297.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.73, 754.22 and 297.47 is: 446.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.73 : 754.22 = 297.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.73/754.22 = 297.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.73x = 754.22 × 297.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.73x = 224,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,357.82/502.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.28

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