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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.50, 748.94 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.50, 748.94 and 294.12 is: 440.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.50 : 748.94 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.50/748.94 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.50x = 748.94 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.50x = 220,276.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,276.76/499.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.99

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