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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.15, 755.75 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.15, 755.75 and 330.06 is: 495.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.15 : 755.75 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.15/755.75 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.15x = 755.75 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.15x = 249,441.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,441.19/503.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.76

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