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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.96, 764.48 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.96, 764.48 and 335.88 is: 504.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.96 : 764.48 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.96/764.48 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.96x = 764.48 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.96x = 256,773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,773.54/508.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.51

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