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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.22, 767.48 and 493.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.22, 767.48 and 493.26 is: 739.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.22 : 767.48 = 493.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.22/767.48 = 493.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.22x = 767.48 × 493.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.22x = 378,564.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,564.72/512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.07

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