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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.38, 755.22 and 298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.38, 755.22 and 298.14 is: 447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.38 : 755.22 = 298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.38/755.22 = 298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.38x = 755.22 × 298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.38x = 225,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,161.29/503.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.30

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