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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.14, 747.16 and 334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.14, 747.16 and 334.28 is: 500.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.14 : 747.16 = 334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.14/747.16 = 334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.14x = 747.16 × 334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.14x = 249,761.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,761.68/499.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.38

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