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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.08, 787.73 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.08, 787.73 and 330.28 is: 495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.08 : 787.73 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.08/787.73 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.08x = 787.73 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.08x = 260,167.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,167.84/525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.48

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