Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.36, 757.32 and 334
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 505.36, 757.32 and 334 is: 500.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505.36 : 757.32 = 334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505.36/757.32 = 334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505.36x = 757.32 × 334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505.36x = 252,944.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,944.88/505.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500.52
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