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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.26, 762.91 and 335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.26, 762.91 and 335.41 is: 502.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.26 : 762.91 = 335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.26/762.91 = 335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.26x = 762.91 × 335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.26x = 255,882.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,882.15/509.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.46

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