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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.11, 764 and 335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.11, 764 and 335.86 is: 504.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.11 : 764 = 335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.11/764 = 335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.11x = 764 × 335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.11x = 256,597.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,597.04/509.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.01

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