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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.12, 752.52 and 498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.12, 752.52 and 498.80 is: 746.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.12 : 752.52 = 498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.12/752.52 = 498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.12x = 752.52 × 498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.12x = 375,356.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,356.98/503.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.06

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