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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.13, 762.02 and 334.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.13, 762.02 and 334.79 is: 502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.13 : 762.02 = 334.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.13/762.02 = 334.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.13x = 762.02 × 334.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.13x = 255,116.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,116.68/508.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.07

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