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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.72, 751.44 and 338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.72, 751.44 and 338.56 is: 508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.72 : 751.44 = 338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.72/751.44 = 338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.72x = 751.44 × 338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.72x = 254,407.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,407.53/500.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.08

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