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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.99, 763.54 and 336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.99, 763.54 and 336.14 is: 503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.99 : 763.54 = 336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.99/763.54 = 336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.99x = 763.54 × 336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.99x = 256,651.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,651.68/509.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.25

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