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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.11, 761.57 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.11, 761.57 and 334.13 is: 501.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.11 : 761.57 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.11/761.57 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.11x = 761.57 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.11x = 254,457.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,457.91/507.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.79

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