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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.54, 762.81 and 336.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.54, 762.81 and 336.29 is: 504.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.54 : 762.81 = 336.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.54/762.81 = 336.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.54x = 762.81 × 336.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.54x = 256,527.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,527.28/508.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.44

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