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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.16, 753.68 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.16, 753.68 and 338.07 is: 506.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.16 : 753.68 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.16/753.68 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.16x = 753.68 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.16x = 254,794.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,794.91/503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.39

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