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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.16, 749.75 and 294.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.16, 749.75 and 294.45 is: 441.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.16 : 749.75 = 294.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.16/749.75 = 294.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.16x = 749.75 × 294.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.16x = 220,762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,762.42/500.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.38

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