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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.78, 762 and 335.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.78, 762 and 335.38 is: 502.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.78 : 762 = 335.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.78/762 = 335.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.78x = 762 × 335.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.78x = 255,559.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,559.56/508.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.30

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