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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.46, 750.51 and 338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.46, 750.51 and 338.10 is: 507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.46 : 750.51 = 338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.46/750.51 = 338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.46x = 750.51 × 338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.46x = 253,747.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,747.43/500.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.03

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