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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.73, 747.06 and 335.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.73, 747.06 and 335.53 is: 503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.73 : 747.06 = 335.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.73/747.06 = 335.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.73x = 747.06 × 335.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.73x = 250,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,660.72/497.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.60

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