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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.50, 761.56 and 333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.50, 761.56 and 333.76 is: 500.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.50 : 761.56 = 333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.50/761.56 = 333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.50x = 761.56 × 333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.50x = 254,175.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,175.53/507.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.84

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