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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.92, 754.06 and 330.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.92, 754.06 and 330.33 is: 494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.92 : 754.06 = 330.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.92/754.06 = 330.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.92x = 754.06 × 330.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.92x = 249,087.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,087.02/503.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.30

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