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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.04, 755.07 and 338.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.04, 755.07 and 338.01 is: 507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.04 : 755.07 = 338.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.04/755.07 = 338.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.04x = 755.07 × 338.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.04x = 255,221.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,221.21/503.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.36

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