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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.36, 747.39 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.36, 747.39 and 336.04 is: 504.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.36 : 747.39 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.36/747.39 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.36x = 747.39 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.36x = 251,152.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,152.94/497.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.97

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