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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.51, 763.92 and 335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.51, 763.92 and 335.97 is: 503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.51 : 763.92 = 335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.51/763.92 = 335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.51x = 763.92 × 335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.51x = 256,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,654.20/509.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.73

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