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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.12, 1,072.24 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.12, 1,072.24 and 330 is: 494.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.12 : 1,072.24 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.12/1,072.24 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.12x = 1,072.24 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.12x = 353,839.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,839.20/715.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.80

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