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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.26, 752.13 and 336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.26, 752.13 and 336.33 is: 504.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.26 : 752.13 = 336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.26/752.13 = 336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.26x = 752.13 × 336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.26x = 252,963.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,963.88/501.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.66

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