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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.16, 751.26 and 318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.16, 751.26 and 318.04 is: 476.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.16 : 751.26 = 318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.16/751.26 = 318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.16x = 751.26 × 318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.16x = 238,930.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,930.73/501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.76

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