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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.44, 752.45 and 318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.44, 752.45 and 318.17 is: 477.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.44 : 752.45 = 318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.44/752.45 = 318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.44x = 752.45 × 318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.44x = 239,401.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,401.66/501.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.43

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