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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.13, 749.92 and 439.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.13, 749.92 and 439.27 is: 657.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.13 : 749.92 = 439.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.13/749.92 = 439.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.13x = 749.92 × 439.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.13x = 329,417.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,417.36/501.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.35

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