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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.49, 764.86 and 335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.49, 764.86 and 335.61 is: 503.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.49 : 764.86 = 335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.49/764.86 = 335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.49x = 764.86 × 335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.49x = 256,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,694.66/509.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.83

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