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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.11, 754.34 and 297.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.11, 754.34 and 297.97 is: 445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.11 : 754.34 = 297.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.11/754.34 = 297.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.11x = 754.34 × 297.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.11x = 224,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,770.69/504.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.88

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