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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.91, 754.80 and 338.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.91, 754.80 and 338.82 is: 507.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.91 : 754.80 = 338.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.91/754.80 = 338.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.91x = 754.80 × 338.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.91x = 255,741.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,741.34/503.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.51

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