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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495, 742.50 and 332.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495, 742.50 and 332.61 is: 498.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495 : 742.50 = 332.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495/742.50 = 332.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495x = 742.50 × 332.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495x = 246,962.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,962.93/495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.92

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