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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.16, 784.80 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.16, 784.80 and 330.48 is: 494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.16 : 784.80 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.16/784.80 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.16x = 784.80 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.16x = 259,360.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,360.70/524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.81

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