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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.09, 756.14 and 331.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.09, 756.14 and 331.83 is: 497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.09 : 756.14 = 331.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.09/756.14 = 331.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.09x = 756.14 × 331.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.09x = 250,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,908.28/504.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.75

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