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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.50, 747.78 and 293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.50, 747.78 and 293.48 is: 440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.50 : 747.78 = 293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.50/747.78 = 293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.50x = 747.78 × 293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.50x = 219,458.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,458.47/498.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.24

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