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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.85, 755.78 and 331.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.85, 755.78 and 331.61 is: 497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.85 : 755.78 = 331.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.85/755.78 = 331.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.85x = 755.78 × 331.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.85x = 250,624.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,624.21/503.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.42

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