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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.52, 749.28 and 294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.52, 749.28 and 294.50 is: 441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.52 : 749.28 = 294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.52/749.28 = 294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.52x = 749.28 × 294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.52x = 220,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,662.96/499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.75

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