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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.26, 761.69 and 334.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.26, 761.69 and 334.66 is: 501.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.26 : 761.69 = 334.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.26/761.69 = 334.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.26x = 761.69 × 334.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.26x = 254,907.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,907.18/508.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.53

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