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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.63, 751.51 and 316.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.63, 751.51 and 316.05 is: 473.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.63 : 751.51 = 316.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.63/751.51 = 316.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.63x = 751.51 × 316.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.63x = 237,514.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,514.74/501.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.49

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