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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.30, 752.22 and 318.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.30, 752.22 and 318.78 is: 478.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.30 : 752.22 = 318.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.30/752.22 = 318.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.30x = 752.22 × 318.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.30x = 239,792.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,792.69/501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.34

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