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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.35, 755.61 and 331.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.35, 755.61 and 331.37 is: 496.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.35 : 755.61 = 331.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.35/755.61 = 331.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.35x = 755.61 × 331.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.35x = 250,386.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,386.49/504.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.45

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