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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.76, 763.38 and 493.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.76, 763.38 and 493.94 is: 742.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.76 : 763.38 = 493.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.76/763.38 = 493.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.76x = 763.38 × 493.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.76x = 377,063.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,063.92/507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.60

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