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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.40, 756.99 and 331.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.40, 756.99 and 331.43 is: 496.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.40 : 756.99 = 331.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.40/756.99 = 331.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.40x = 756.99 × 331.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.40x = 250,885.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,885.41/505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.41

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