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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.33, 745.62 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.33, 745.62 and 335.22 is: 501.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.33 : 745.62 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.33/745.62 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.33x = 745.62 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.33x = 249,946.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,946.74/498.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.57

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