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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.21, 747.57 and 293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.21, 747.57 and 293.18 is: 439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.21 : 747.57 = 293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.21/747.57 = 293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.21x = 747.57 × 293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.21x = 219,168.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,168.83/498.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.91

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