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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.25, 751.10 and 318.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.25, 751.10 and 318.09 is: 476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.25 : 751.10 = 318.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.25/751.10 = 318.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.25x = 751.10 × 318.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.25x = 238,917.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,917.40/501.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.64

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