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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.50, 1,361.25 and 330.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.50, 1,361.25 and 330.38 is: 495.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.50 : 1,361.25 = 330.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.50/1,361.25 = 330.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.50x = 1,361.25 × 330.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.50x = 449,721.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,721.32/907.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.56

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