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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.39, 752.53 and 316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.39, 752.53 and 316.86 is: 475.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.39 : 752.53 = 316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.39/752.53 = 316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.39x = 752.53 × 316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.39x = 238,442.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,442.89/501.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.57

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