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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.16, 751.26 and 487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.16, 751.26 and 487.40 is: 730.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.16 : 751.26 = 487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.16/751.26 = 487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.16x = 751.26 × 487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.16x = 366,164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,164.12/501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.63

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