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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.93, 750.10 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.93, 750.10 and 338.12 is: 506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.93 : 750.10 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.93/750.10 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.93x = 750.10 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.93x = 253,623.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,623.81/500.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.31

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