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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.40, 748.02 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.40, 748.02 and 334.52 is: 501.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.40 : 748.02 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.40/748.02 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.40x = 748.02 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.40x = 250,227.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,227.65/499.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.06

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