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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.72, 751.50 and 496.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.72, 751.50 and 496.19 is: 743.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.72 : 751.50 = 496.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.72/751.50 = 496.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.72x = 751.50 × 496.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.72x = 372,883.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,883.03/501.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.21

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