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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.31, 749.22 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.31, 749.22 and 336.66 is: 505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.31 : 749.22 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.31/749.22 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.31x = 749.22 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.31x = 252,231.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,231.17/499.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.16

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