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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.39, 753.44 and 488.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.39, 753.44 and 488.43 is: 733.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.39 : 753.44 = 488.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.39/753.44 = 488.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.39x = 753.44 × 488.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.39x = 368,000.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,000.26/501.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.96

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