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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.11, 748.85 and 336.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.11, 748.85 and 336.75 is: 505.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.11 : 748.85 = 336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.11/748.85 = 336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.11x = 748.85 × 336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.11x = 252,173.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,173.55/499.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.25

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