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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.94, 760.08 and 495.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.94, 760.08 and 495.79 is: 741.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.94 : 760.08 = 495.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.94/760.08 = 495.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.94x = 760.08 × 495.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.94x = 376,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,840.06/507.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.90

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