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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.68, 756.21 and 331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.68, 756.21 and 331.22 is: 496.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.68 : 756.21 = 331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.68/756.21 = 331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.68x = 756.21 × 331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.68x = 250,468.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,468.37/504.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.29

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