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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.21, 750.32 and 338.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.21, 750.32 and 338.01 is: 507.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.21 : 750.32 = 338.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.21/750.32 = 338.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.21x = 750.32 × 338.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.21x = 253,613.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,613.97/500.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.02

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