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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.72, 761.60 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.72, 761.60 and 335.49 is: 503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.72 : 761.60 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.72/761.60 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.72x = 761.60 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.72x = 255,507.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,507.51/507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.24

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