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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.71, 760.08 and 494.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.71, 760.08 and 494.93 is: 743.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.71 : 760.08 = 494.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.71/760.08 = 494.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.71x = 760.08 × 494.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.71x = 376,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,185.88/505.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.88

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