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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.40, 757.85 and 332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.40, 757.85 and 332.17 is: 498.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.40 : 757.85 = 332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.40/757.85 = 332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.40x = 757.85 × 332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.40x = 251,731.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,731.48/505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.08

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