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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.94, 761.59 and 334.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.94, 761.59 and 334.41 is: 501.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.94 : 761.59 = 334.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.94/761.59 = 334.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.94x = 761.59 × 334.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.94x = 254,683.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,683.31/507.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.40

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