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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.50, 759.07 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.50, 759.07 and 332.91 is: 498.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.50 : 759.07 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.50/759.07 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.50x = 759.07 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.50x = 252,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,702.41/506.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.92

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