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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.08, 759.18 and 335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.08, 759.18 and 335.72 is: 502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.08 : 759.18 = 335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.08/759.18 = 335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.08x = 759.18 × 335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.08x = 254,871.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,871.91/507.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.63

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