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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.34, 751.11 and 337.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.34, 751.11 and 337.53 is: 506.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.34 : 751.11 = 337.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.34/751.11 = 337.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.34x = 751.11 × 337.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.34x = 253,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,522.16/500.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.70

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