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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.76, 693.76 and 493.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.76, 693.76 and 493.93 is: 682.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.76 : 693.76 = 493.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.76/693.76 = 493.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.76x = 693.76 × 493.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.76x = 342,664.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,664.17/501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.93

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