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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.06, 750.27 and 339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.06, 750.27 and 339.26 is: 509.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.06 : 750.27 = 339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.06/750.27 = 339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.06x = 750.27 × 339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.06x = 254,536.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,536.60/500.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.01

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