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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.06, 762.08 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.06, 762.08 and 335.40 is: 502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.06 : 762.08 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.06/762.08 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.06x = 762.08 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.06x = 255,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,601.63/509.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.11

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