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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.96, 765.98 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.96, 765.98 and 336.88 is: 506.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.96 : 765.98 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.96/765.98 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.96x = 765.98 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.96x = 258,043.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,043.34/509.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.01

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