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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.36, 752.19 and 337.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.36, 752.19 and 337.47 is: 506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.36 : 752.19 = 337.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.36/752.19 = 337.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.36x = 752.19 × 337.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.36x = 253,841.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,841.56/501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.31

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