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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.94, 747.09 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.94, 747.09 and 334.08 is: 501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.94 : 747.09 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.94/747.09 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.94x = 747.09 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.94x = 249,587.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,587.83/497.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.24

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