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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.78, 751.08 and 317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.78, 751.08 and 317.94 is: 476.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.78 : 751.08 = 317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.78/751.08 = 317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.78x = 751.08 × 317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.78x = 238,798.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,798.38/500.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.85

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