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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.53, 751.88 and 338.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.53, 751.88 and 338.53 is: 508.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.53 : 751.88 = 338.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.53/751.88 = 338.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.53x = 751.88 × 338.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.53x = 254,533.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,533.94/500.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.53

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