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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.11, 752.84 and 296.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.11, 752.84 and 296.97 is: 444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.11 : 752.84 = 296.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.11/752.84 = 296.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.11x = 752.84 × 296.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.11x = 223,570.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,570.89/503.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.38

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