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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.82, 755.88 and 296.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.82, 755.88 and 296.41 is: 443.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.82 : 755.88 = 296.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.82/755.88 = 296.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.82x = 755.88 × 296.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.82x = 224,052.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,052.83/504.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.83

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