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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.61, 750.93 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.61, 750.93 and 338.22 is: 507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.61 : 750.93 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.61/750.93 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.61x = 750.93 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.61x = 253,979.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,979.54/500.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.34

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