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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.72, 754.96 and 295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.72, 754.96 and 295.10 is: 442.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.72 : 754.96 = 295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.72/754.96 = 295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.72x = 754.96 × 295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.72x = 222,788.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,788.70/503.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.29

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