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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.14, 760.91 and 333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.14, 760.91 and 333.78 is: 500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.14 : 760.91 = 333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.14/760.91 = 333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.14x = 760.91 × 333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.14x = 253,974.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,974.87/507.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.80

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