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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.33, 757.02 and 296.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.33, 757.02 and 296.59 is: 444.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.33 : 757.02 = 296.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.33/757.02 = 296.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.33x = 757.02 × 296.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.33x = 224,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,524.56/505.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.31

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