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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.26, 755.34 and 298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.26, 755.34 and 298.02 is: 447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.26 : 755.34 = 298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.26/755.34 = 298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.26x = 755.34 × 298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.26x = 225,106.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,106.43/503.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.30

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