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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.30, 760.41 and 334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.30, 760.41 and 334.14 is: 500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.30 : 760.41 = 334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.30/760.41 = 334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.30x = 760.41 × 334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.30x = 254,083.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,083.40/507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.85

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