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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.97, 760.47 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.97, 760.47 and 334.74 is: 502.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.97 : 760.47 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.97/760.47 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.97x = 760.47 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.97x = 254,559.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,559.73/506.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.12

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