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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.66, 752.22 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.66, 752.22 and 338.58 is: 507.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.66 : 752.22 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.66/752.22 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.66x = 752.22 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.66x = 254,686.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,686.65/501.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.69

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