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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.26, 750.96 and 318.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.26, 750.96 and 318.68 is: 477.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.26 : 750.96 = 318.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.26/750.96 = 318.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.26x = 750.96 × 318.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.26x = 239,315.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,315.93/501.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.43

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