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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.24, 755.88 and 298.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.24, 755.88 and 298.86 is: 448.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.24 : 755.88 = 298.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.24/755.88 = 298.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.24x = 755.88 × 298.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.24x = 225,902.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,902.30/504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.01

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