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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.28, 755.16 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.28, 755.16 and 329.88 is: 494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.28 : 755.16 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.28/755.16 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.28x = 755.16 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.28x = 249,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,112.18/503.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.98

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