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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.24, 755.82 and 330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.24, 755.82 and 330.36 is: 495.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.24 : 755.82 = 330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.24/755.82 = 330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.24x = 755.82 × 330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.24x = 249,692.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,692.70/504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.19

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