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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.86, 757.95 and 332.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.86, 757.95 and 332.31 is: 497.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.86 : 757.95 = 332.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.86/757.95 = 332.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.86x = 757.95 × 332.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.86x = 251,874.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,874.36/505.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.91

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