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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.67, 763.45 and 334.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.67, 763.45 and 334.85 is: 502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.67 : 763.45 = 334.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.67/763.45 = 334.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.67x = 763.45 × 334.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.67x = 255,636.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,636.58/508.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.56

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