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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.02, 751.14 and 318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.02, 751.14 and 318.38 is: 477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.02 : 751.14 = 318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.02/751.14 = 318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.02x = 751.14 × 318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.02x = 239,147.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,147.95/501.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.32

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