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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.56, 751.83 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.56, 751.83 and 318.60 is: 477.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.56 : 751.83 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.56/751.83 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.56x = 751.83 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.56x = 239,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,533.04/501.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.58

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