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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.04, 761.70 and 334.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.04, 761.70 and 334.77 is: 501.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.04 : 761.70 = 334.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.04/761.70 = 334.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.04x = 761.70 × 334.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.04x = 254,992.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,992.71/508.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.92

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