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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.06, 752.26 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.06, 752.26 and 337.08 is: 506.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.06 : 752.26 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.06/752.26 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.06x = 752.26 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.06x = 253,571.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,571.80/501.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.07

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