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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.50, 760.57 and 333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.50, 760.57 and 333.91 is: 500.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.50 : 760.57 = 333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.50/760.57 = 333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.50x = 760.57 × 333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.50x = 253,961.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,961.93/507.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.42

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