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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.72, 757.10 and 332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.72, 757.10 and 332.49 is: 498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.72 : 757.10 = 332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.72/757.10 = 332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.72x = 757.10 × 332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.72x = 251,726.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,726.52/504.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.74

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