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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.88, 747 and 292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.88, 747 and 292.50 is: 438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.88 : 747 = 292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.88/747 = 292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.88x = 747 × 292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.88x = 218,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,497.50/497.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.86

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