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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.35, 755.03 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.35, 755.03 and 331.11 is: 496.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.35 : 755.03 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.35/755.03 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.35x = 755.03 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.35x = 249,996.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,996.33/503.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.67

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