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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.16, 751.50 and 317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.16, 751.50 and 317.64 is: 477.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.16 : 751.50 = 317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.16/751.50 = 317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.16x = 751.50 × 317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.16x = 238,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,706.46/500.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.26

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