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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.48, 763.93 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.48, 763.93 and 336.24 is: 504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.48 : 763.93 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.48/763.93 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.48x = 763.93 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.48x = 256,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,862.14/509.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.17

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