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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.56, 758.74 and 332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.56, 758.74 and 332.18 is: 498.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.56 : 758.74 = 332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.56/758.74 = 332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.56x = 758.74 × 332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.56x = 252,038.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,038.25/505.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.53

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