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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.64, 757.26 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.64, 757.26 and 331.48 is: 497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.64 : 757.26 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.64/757.26 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.64x = 757.26 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.64x = 251,016.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,016.54/504.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.42

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