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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.76, 751.04 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.76, 751.04 and 339.36 is: 508.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.76 : 751.04 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.76/751.04 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.76x = 751.04 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.76x = 254,872.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,872.93/500.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.97

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