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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.76, 755.54 and 330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.76, 755.54 and 330.16 is: 495.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.76 : 755.54 = 330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.76/755.54 = 330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.76x = 755.54 × 330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.76x = 249,449.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,449.09/503.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.17

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