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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.51, 750.68 and 338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.51, 750.68 and 338.32 is: 508.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.51 : 750.68 = 338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.51/750.68 = 338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.51x = 750.68 × 338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.51x = 253,966.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,966.35/499.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.44

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