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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.04, 754.32 and 329.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.04, 754.32 and 329.79 is: 494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.04 : 754.32 = 329.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.04/754.32 = 329.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.04x = 754.32 × 329.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.04x = 248,767.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,767.19/503.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.53

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