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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.28, 759.50 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.28, 759.50 and 334.16 is: 500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.28 : 759.50 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.28/759.50 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.28x = 759.50 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.28x = 253,794.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,794.52/507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.30

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