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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.93, 748.60 and 337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.93, 748.60 and 337.12 is: 504.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.93 : 748.60 = 337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.93/748.60 = 337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.93x = 748.60 × 337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.93x = 252,368.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,368.03/499.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.81

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