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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.56, 755.54 and 299.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.56, 755.54 and 299.27 is: 448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.56 : 755.54 = 299.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.56/755.54 = 299.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.56x = 755.54 × 299.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.56x = 226,111.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,111.97/504.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.13

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