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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.88, 757.32 and 332.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.88, 757.32 and 332.65 is: 498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.88 : 757.32 = 332.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.88/757.32 = 332.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.88x = 757.32 × 332.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.88x = 251,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,921.44/504.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.98

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