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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.36, 754.32 and 332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.36, 754.32 and 332 is: 497.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.36 : 754.32 = 332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.36/754.32 = 332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.36x = 754.32 × 332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.36x = 250,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,434.24/503.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.53

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