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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.27, 747.07 and 293.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.27, 747.07 and 293.93 is: 439.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.27 : 747.07 = 293.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.27/747.07 = 293.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.27x = 747.07 × 293.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.27x = 219,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,586.29/499.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.81

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