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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.01, 1,129.55 and 330.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.01, 1,129.55 and 330.83 is: 496.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.01 : 1,129.55 = 330.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.01/1,129.55 = 330.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.01x = 1,129.55 × 330.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.01x = 373,691.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,691.85/753.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.26

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