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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.77, 754.16 and 330.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.77, 754.16 and 330.53 is: 495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.77 : 754.16 = 330.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.77/754.16 = 330.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.77x = 754.16 × 330.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.77x = 249,272.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,272.50/502.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.80

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