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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.38, 755.73 and 330.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.38, 755.73 and 330.81 is: 495.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.38 : 755.73 = 330.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.38/755.73 = 330.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.38x = 755.73 × 330.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.38x = 250,003.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,003.04/504.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.67

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