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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.50, 749.99 and 317.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.50, 749.99 and 317.33 is: 475.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.50 : 749.99 = 317.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.50/749.99 = 317.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.50x = 749.99 × 317.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.50x = 237,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,994.62/500.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.52

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