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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.44, 762.48 and 335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.44, 762.48 and 335.10 is: 502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.44 : 762.48 = 335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.44/762.48 = 335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.44x = 762.48 × 335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.44x = 255,507.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,507.05/508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.53

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