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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.69, 751.95 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.69, 751.95 and 337.20 is: 505.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.69 : 751.95 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.69/751.95 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.69x = 751.95 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.69x = 253,557.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,557.54/501.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.41

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