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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.35, 754.08 and 297.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.35, 754.08 and 297.31 is: 445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.35 : 754.08 = 297.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.35/754.08 = 297.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.35x = 754.08 × 297.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.35x = 224,195.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,195.52/503.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.41

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