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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.86, 754.42 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.86, 754.42 and 297.12 is: 445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.86 : 754.42 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.86/754.42 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.86x = 754.42 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.86x = 224,153.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,153.27/502.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.76

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