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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.02, 752.64 and 297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.02, 752.64 and 297.70 is: 445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.02 : 752.64 = 297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.02/752.64 = 297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.02x = 752.64 × 297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.02x = 224,060.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,060.93/503.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.43

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