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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.93, 745.61 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.93, 745.61 and 335.12 is: 501.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.93 : 745.61 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.93/745.61 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.93x = 745.61 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.93x = 249,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,863.42/497.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.81

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