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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.84, 750.06 and 294.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.84, 750.06 and 294.30 is: 441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.84 : 750.06 = 294.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.84/750.06 = 294.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.84x = 750.06 × 294.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.84x = 220,742.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,742.66/499.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.63

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