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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.13, 754.39 and 329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.13, 754.39 and 329.59 is: 494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.13 : 754.39 = 329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.13/754.39 = 329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.13x = 754.39 × 329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.13x = 248,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,633.98/503.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.17

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