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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.21, 767.48 and 493.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.21, 767.48 and 493.01 is: 738.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.21 : 767.48 = 493.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.21/767.48 = 493.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.21x = 767.48 × 493.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.21x = 378,375.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,375.31/512.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.71

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