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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.78, 744.36 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.78, 744.36 and 334.51 is: 501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.78 : 744.36 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.78/744.36 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.78x = 744.36 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.78x = 248,995.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,995.86/496.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.22

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