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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.46, 763.73 and 335.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.46, 763.73 and 335.38 is: 503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.46 : 763.73 = 335.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.46/763.73 = 335.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.46x = 763.73 × 335.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.46x = 256,134.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,134.27/508.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.75

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