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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.32, 750.78 and 318.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.32, 750.78 and 318.14 is: 476.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.32 : 750.78 = 318.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.32/750.78 = 318.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.32x = 750.78 × 318.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.32x = 238,853.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,853.15/501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.45

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