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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.54, 758.65 and 332.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.54, 758.65 and 332.29 is: 498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.54 : 758.65 = 332.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.54/758.65 = 332.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.54x = 758.65 × 332.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.54x = 252,088.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,088.02/505.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.66

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