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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.94, 754.69 and 297.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.94, 754.69 and 297.90 is: 447.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.94 : 754.69 = 297.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.94/754.69 = 297.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.94x = 754.69 × 297.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.94x = 224,821.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,821.41/502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.02

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