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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.22, 753.34 and 329.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.22, 753.34 and 329.99 is: 494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.22 : 753.34 = 329.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.22/753.34 = 329.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.22x = 753.34 × 329.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.22x = 248,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,590.90/502.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.98

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