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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.76, 755.42 and 331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.76, 755.42 and 331.88 is: 498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.76 : 755.42 = 331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.76/755.42 = 331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.76x = 755.42 × 331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.76x = 250,708.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,708.79/502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.66

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