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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.90, 747.27 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.90, 747.27 and 334.02 is: 500.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.90 : 747.27 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.90/747.27 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.90x = 747.27 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.90x = 249,603.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,603.13/498.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.31

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