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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.75, 494.19 and 317.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.75, 494.19 and 317.99 is: 475.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.75 : 494.19 = 317.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.75/494.19 = 317.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.75x = 494.19 × 317.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.75x = 157,148.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,148.71/330.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.13

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