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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.81, 745.27 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.81, 745.27 and 335.20 is: 501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.81 : 745.27 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.81/745.27 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.81x = 745.27 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.81x = 249,814.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,814.50/497.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.83

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