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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.18, 762.32 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.18, 762.32 and 335.32 is: 502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.18 : 762.32 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.18/762.32 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.18x = 762.32 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.18x = 255,619.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,619.47/509.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.03

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