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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.10, 748.98 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.10, 748.98 and 334.53 is: 502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.10 : 748.98 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.10/748.98 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.10x = 748.98 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.10x = 250,556.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,556.28/499.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.02

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