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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.15, 751.34 and 336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.15, 751.34 and 336.80 is: 504.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.15 : 751.34 = 336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.15/751.34 = 336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.15x = 751.34 × 336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.15x = 253,045.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,045.87/501.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.93

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