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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.28, 753.03 and 297.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.28, 753.03 and 297.09 is: 444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.28 : 753.03 = 297.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.28/753.03 = 297.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.28x = 753.03 × 297.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.28x = 223,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,717.68/503.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.52

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