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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.89, 750.05 and 294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.89, 750.05 and 294.56 is: 441.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.89 : 750.05 = 294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.89/750.05 = 294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.89x = 750.05 × 294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.89x = 220,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,929.50/499.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.96

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