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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.94, 753.47 and 296.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.94, 753.47 and 296.89 is: 444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.94 : 753.47 = 296.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.94/753.47 = 296.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.94x = 753.47 × 296.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.94x = 223,699.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,699.69/502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.79

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