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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.71, 749.82 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.71, 749.82 and 294.68 is: 442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.71 : 749.82 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.71/749.82 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.71x = 749.82 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.71x = 220,953.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,953.21/499.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.16

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