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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.49, 749.66 and 337.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.49, 749.66 and 337.41 is: 505.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.49 : 749.66 = 337.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.49/749.66 = 337.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.49x = 749.66 × 337.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.49x = 252,941.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,941.09/500.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.39

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