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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.26, 751.81 and 339.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.26, 751.81 and 339.07 is: 509.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.26 : 751.81 = 339.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.26/751.81 = 339.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.26x = 751.81 × 339.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.26x = 254,913.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,913.49/500.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.56

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