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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.22, 745.28 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.22, 745.28 and 335.76 is: 503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.22 : 745.28 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.22/745.28 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.22x = 745.28 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.22x = 250,235.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,235.21/497.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.27

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