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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.72, 743.04 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.72, 743.04 and 334.26 is: 501.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.72 : 743.04 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.72/743.04 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.72x = 743.04 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.72x = 248,368.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,368.55/495.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.03

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