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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.60, 752.40 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.60, 752.40 and 318.54 is: 477.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.60 : 752.40 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.60/752.40 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.60x = 752.40 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.60x = 239,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,669.50/501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.81

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