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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.79, 760.10 and 493.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.79, 760.10 and 493.50 is: 741.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.79 : 760.10 = 493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.79/760.10 = 493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.79x = 760.10 × 493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.79x = 375,106.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,106.88/505.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.63

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