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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.01, 755.70 and 330.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.01, 755.70 and 330.46 is: 495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.01 : 755.70 = 330.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.01/755.70 = 330.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.01x = 755.70 × 330.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.01x = 249,728.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,728.62/504.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.48

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