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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.36, 751.32 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.36, 751.32 and 330 is: 494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.36 : 751.32 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.36/751.32 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.36x = 751.32 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.36x = 247,935.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,935.60/501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.53

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