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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.60, 761.47 and 494.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.60, 761.47 and 494.24 is: 741.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.60 : 761.47 = 494.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.60/761.47 = 494.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.60x = 761.47 × 494.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.60x = 376,343.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,343.89/507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.42

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