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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.06, 747.27 and 337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.06, 747.27 and 337.26 is: 506.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.06 : 747.27 = 337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.06/747.27 = 337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.06x = 747.27 × 337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.06x = 252,024.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,024.28/498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.01

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