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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.24, 752.10 and 318.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.24, 752.10 and 318.84 is: 478.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.24 : 752.10 = 318.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.24/752.10 = 318.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.24x = 752.10 × 318.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.24x = 239,799.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,799.56/501.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.41

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