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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.64, 754.84 and 298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.64, 754.84 and 298 is: 446.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.64 : 754.84 = 298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.64/754.84 = 298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.64x = 754.84 × 298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.64x = 224,942.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,942.32/503.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.63

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