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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.21, 756.08 and 330.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.21, 756.08 and 330.87 is: 496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.21 : 756.08 = 330.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.21/756.08 = 330.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.21x = 756.08 × 330.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.21x = 250,164.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,164.19/504.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.15

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