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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.36, 758.82 and 335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.36, 758.82 and 335 is: 502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.36 : 758.82 = 335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.36/758.82 = 335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.36x = 758.82 × 335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.36x = 254,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,204.70/506.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.02

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