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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.55, 755.04 and 339.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.55, 755.04 and 339.01 is: 508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.55 : 755.04 = 339.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.55/755.04 = 339.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.55x = 755.04 × 339.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.55x = 255,965.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,965.07/503.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.33

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