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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.39, 763.40 and 335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.39, 763.40 and 335.57 is: 502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.39 : 763.40 = 335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.39/763.40 = 335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.39x = 763.40 × 335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.39x = 256,172.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,172.36/509.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.90

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