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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.94, 755.64 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.94, 755.64 and 298.56 is: 447.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.94 : 755.64 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.94/755.64 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.94x = 755.64 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.94x = 225,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,603.88/503.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.68

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