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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.01, 761.33 and 334.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.01, 761.33 and 334.41 is: 501.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.01 : 761.33 = 334.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.01/761.33 = 334.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.01x = 761.33 × 334.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.01x = 254,594.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,594.69/508.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.17

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