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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.95, 754.41 and 305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.95, 754.41 and 305.34 is: 458.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.95 : 754.41 = 305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.95/754.41 = 305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.95x = 754.41 × 305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.95x = 230,348.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,348.54/502.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.00

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