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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.23, 763.55 and 335.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.23, 763.55 and 335.99 is: 503.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.23 : 763.55 = 335.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.23/763.55 = 335.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.23x = 763.55 × 335.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.23x = 256,545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,545.16/509.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.79

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