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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.72, 748.38 and 293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.72, 748.38 and 293.70 is: 440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.72 : 748.38 = 293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.72/748.38 = 293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.72x = 748.38 × 293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.72x = 219,799.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,799.21/498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.73

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