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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.64, 755.76 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.64, 755.76 and 330.48 is: 495.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.64 : 755.76 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.64/755.76 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.64x = 755.76 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.64x = 249,763.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,763.56/503.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.92

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