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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.48, 760.93 and 334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.48, 760.93 and 334.24 is: 501.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.48 : 760.93 = 334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.48/760.93 = 334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.48x = 760.93 × 334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.48x = 254,330.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,330.51/507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.17

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