Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.73, 745.55 and 498.30
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 500.73, 745.55 and 498.30 is: 741.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500.73 : 745.55 = 498.30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500.73/745.55 = 498.30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500.73x = 745.55 × 498.30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500.73x = 371,505.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 371,505.07/500.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741.93
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