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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.94, 765.36 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.94, 765.36 and 337.14 is: 506.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.94 : 765.36 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.94/765.36 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.94x = 765.36 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.94x = 258,033.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,033.47/509.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.01

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