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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.46, 756.58 and 331.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.46, 756.58 and 331.71 is: 496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.46 : 756.58 = 331.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.46/756.58 = 331.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.46x = 756.58 × 331.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.46x = 250,964.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,964.32/505.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.51

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