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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.66, 750.96 and 318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.66, 750.96 and 318.87 is: 477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.66 : 750.96 = 318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.66/750.96 = 318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.66x = 750.96 × 318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.66x = 239,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,458.62/501.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.33

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