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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.36, 745.89 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.36, 745.89 and 335.04 is: 503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.36 : 745.89 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.36/745.89 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.36x = 745.89 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.36x = 249,902.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,902.99/496.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.47

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