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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.41, 763.44 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.41, 763.44 and 335.80 is: 503.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.41 : 763.44 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.41/763.44 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.41x = 763.44 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.41x = 256,363.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,363.15/509.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.26

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