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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.36, 752.82 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.36, 752.82 and 331 is: 496.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.36 : 752.82 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.36/752.82 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.36x = 752.82 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.36x = 249,183.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,183.42/502.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.03

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