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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.64, 753.24 and 338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.64, 753.24 and 338.20 is: 507.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.64 : 753.24 = 338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.64/753.24 = 338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.64x = 753.24 × 338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.64x = 254,745.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,745.77/501.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.83

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