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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.40, 750.09 and 338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.40, 750.09 and 338.10 is: 506.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.40 : 750.09 = 338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.40/750.09 = 338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.40x = 750.09 × 338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.40x = 253,605.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,605.43/500.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.81

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