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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.31, 750.73 and 337.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.31, 750.73 and 337.66 is: 506.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.31 : 750.73 = 337.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.31/750.73 = 337.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.31x = 750.73 × 337.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.31x = 253,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,491.49/500.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.67

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