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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 753.24 and 498.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 753.24 and 498.08 is: 747.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 753.24 = 498.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/753.24 = 498.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 753.24 × 498.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 375,173.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,173.78/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.42

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