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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.86, 754.44 and 338.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.86, 754.44 and 338.97 is: 508.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.86 : 754.44 = 338.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.86/754.44 = 338.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.86x = 754.44 × 338.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.86x = 255,732.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,732.53/502.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.56

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