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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.75, 757.43 and 331.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.75, 757.43 and 331.01 is: 496.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.75 : 757.43 = 331.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.75/757.43 = 331.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.75x = 757.43 × 331.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.75x = 250,716.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,716.90/504.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.72

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