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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.95, 787.61 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.95, 787.61 and 330.09 is: 495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.95 : 787.61 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.95/787.61 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.95x = 787.61 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.95x = 259,982.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,982.18/524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.25

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