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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.76, 762.44 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.76, 762.44 and 335.16 is: 502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.76 : 762.44 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.76/762.44 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.76x = 762.44 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.76x = 255,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,537.71/508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.28

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