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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.79, 760.38 and 333.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.79, 760.38 and 333.95 is: 500.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.79 : 760.38 = 333.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.79/760.38 = 333.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.79x = 760.38 × 333.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.79x = 253,928.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,928.90/507.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.07

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