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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.96, 750.90 and 338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.96, 750.90 and 338.24 is: 507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.96 : 750.90 = 338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.96/750.90 = 338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.96x = 750.90 × 338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.96x = 253,984.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,984.42/500.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.00

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