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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.57, 761.07 and 334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.57, 761.07 and 334.33 is: 501.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.57 : 761.07 = 334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.57/761.07 = 334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.57x = 761.07 × 334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.57x = 254,448.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,448.86/507.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.31

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