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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.08, 747.54 and 336.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.08, 747.54 and 336.27 is: 503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.08 : 747.54 = 336.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.08/747.54 = 336.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.08x = 747.54 × 336.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.08x = 251,375.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,375.28/499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.68

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