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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.96, 756.60 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.96, 756.60 and 331.44 is: 496.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.96 : 756.60 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.96/756.60 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.96x = 756.60 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.96x = 250,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,767.50/504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.61

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