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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.23, 755.70 and 491.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.23, 755.70 and 491.97 is: 735.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.23 : 755.70 = 491.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.23/755.70 = 491.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.23x = 755.70 × 491.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.23x = 371,781.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,781.73/505.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.87

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