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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.88, 788.07 and 330.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.88, 788.07 and 330.69 is: 496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.88 : 788.07 = 330.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.88/788.07 = 330.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.88x = 788.07 × 330.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.88x = 260,606.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,606.87/524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.51

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