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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.88, 748.50 and 293.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.88, 748.50 and 293.50 is: 440.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.88 : 748.50 = 293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.88/748.50 = 293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.88x = 748.50 × 293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.88x = 219,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,684.75/498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.36

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