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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.05, 748.56 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.05, 748.56 and 317.20 is: 474.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.05 : 748.56 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.05/748.56 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.05x = 748.56 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.05x = 237,443.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,443.23/500.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.84

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