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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.22, 760.85 and 334.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.22, 760.85 and 334.99 is: 502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.22 : 760.85 = 334.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.22/760.85 = 334.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.22x = 760.85 × 334.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.22x = 254,877.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,877.14/507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.50

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