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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.69, 749.55 and 294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.69, 749.55 and 294.41 is: 441.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.69 : 749.55 = 294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.69/749.55 = 294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.69x = 749.55 × 294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.69x = 220,672.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,672.67/499.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.62

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