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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.63, 762.81 and 336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.63, 762.81 and 336.44 is: 503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.63 : 762.81 = 336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.63/762.81 = 336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.63x = 762.81 × 336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.63x = 256,639.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,639.80/509.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.58

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