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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.93, 752.88 and 488.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.93, 752.88 and 488.25 is: 732.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.93 : 752.88 = 488.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.93/752.88 = 488.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.93x = 752.88 × 488.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.93x = 367,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,593.66/501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.36

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