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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.36, 744.39 and 334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.36, 744.39 and 334.04 is: 501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.36 : 744.39 = 334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.36/744.39 = 334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.36x = 744.39 × 334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.36x = 248,652.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,652.31/495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.96

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