Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.21, 756.36 and 502.59
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 507.21, 756.36 and 502.59 is: 749.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507.21 : 756.36 = 502.59 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507.21/756.36 = 502.59/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507.21x = 756.36 × 502.59 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507.21x = 380,134.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,134.25/507.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749.47
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