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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.60, 750.08 and 317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.60, 750.08 and 317.40 is: 475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.60 : 750.08 = 317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.60/750.08 = 317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.60x = 750.08 × 317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.60x = 238,073.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,073.81/500.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.58

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