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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.22, 759.75 and 501.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.22, 759.75 and 501.69 is: 751.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.22 : 759.75 = 501.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.22/759.75 = 501.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.22x = 759.75 × 501.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.22x = 381,158.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,158.98/507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.47

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