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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.06, 756.91 and 331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.06, 756.91 and 331.65 is: 497.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.06 : 756.91 = 331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.06/756.91 = 331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.06x = 756.91 × 331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.06x = 251,029.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,029.20/505.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.03

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