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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.76, 752.60 and 310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.76, 752.60 and 310.56 is: 465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.76 : 752.60 = 310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.76/752.60 = 310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.76x = 752.60 × 310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.76x = 233,727.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,727.46/501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.82

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