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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.47, 761.07 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.47, 761.07 and 334.72 is: 501.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.47 : 761.07 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.47/761.07 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.47x = 761.07 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.47x = 254,745.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,745.35/508.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.00

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