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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.22, 743.21 and 338.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.22, 743.21 and 338.67 is: 508.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.22 : 743.21 = 338.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.22/743.21 = 338.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.22x = 743.21 × 338.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.22x = 251,705.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,705.08/495.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.27

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