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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.53, 753.83 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.53, 753.83 and 294.66 is: 441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.53 : 753.83 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.53/753.83 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.53x = 753.83 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.53x = 222,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,123.18/503.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.13

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