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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.28, 754.60 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.28, 754.60 and 332.08 is: 497.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.28 : 754.60 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.28/754.60 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.28x = 754.60 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.28x = 250,587.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,587.57/503.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.91

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