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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.69, 761.22 and 334.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.69, 761.22 and 334.15 is: 501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.69 : 761.22 = 334.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.69/761.22 = 334.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.69x = 761.22 × 334.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.69x = 254,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,359.76/507.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.01

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