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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.38, 764.45 and 334.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.38, 764.45 and 334.95 is: 501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.38 : 764.45 = 334.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.38/764.45 = 334.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.38x = 764.45 × 334.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.38x = 256,052.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,052.53/510.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.69

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