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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.32, 763.08 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.32, 763.08 and 335.04 is: 502.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.32 : 763.08 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.32/763.08 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.32x = 763.08 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.32x = 255,662.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,662.32/508.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.96

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