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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.99, 765.03 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.99, 765.03 and 337.14 is: 504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.99 : 765.03 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.99/765.03 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.99x = 765.03 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.99x = 257,922.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,922.21/510.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.75

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