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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.52, 758.17 and 332.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.52, 758.17 and 332.77 is: 498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.52 : 758.17 = 332.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.52/758.17 = 332.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.52x = 758.17 × 332.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.52x = 252,297.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,297.59/506.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.10

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