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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.52, 1,361.64 and 330.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.52, 1,361.64 and 330.56 is: 495.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.52 : 1,361.64 = 330.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.52/1,361.64 = 330.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.52x = 1,361.64 × 330.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.52x = 450,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,103.72/907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.97

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