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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.59, 750.92 and 317.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.59, 750.92 and 317.73 is: 476.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.59 : 750.92 = 317.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.59/750.92 = 317.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.59x = 750.92 × 317.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.59x = 238,588.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,588.22/500.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.62

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