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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.03, 744.73 and 334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.03, 744.73 and 334.76 is: 501.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.03 : 744.73 = 334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.03/744.73 = 334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.03x = 744.73 × 334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.03x = 249,305.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,305.81/497.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.59

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