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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.35, 745.50 and 472.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.35, 745.50 and 472.41 is: 703.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.35 : 745.50 = 472.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.35/745.50 = 472.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.35x = 745.50 × 472.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.35x = 352,181.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,181.66/500.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.87

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