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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.77, 756.72 and 331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.77, 756.72 and 331.65 is: 497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.77 : 756.72 = 331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.77/756.72 = 331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.77x = 756.72 × 331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.77x = 250,966.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,966.19/504.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.19

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