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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.88, 755.78 and 295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.88, 755.78 and 295.76 is: 443.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.88 : 755.78 = 295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.88/755.78 = 295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.88x = 755.78 × 295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.88x = 223,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,524.24/503.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.61

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