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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.16, 753 and 318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.16, 753 and 318.64 is: 478.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.16 : 753 = 318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.16/753 = 318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.16x = 753 × 318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.16x = 239,935.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,935.92/501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.76

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