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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.78, 751.92 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.78, 751.92 and 316.80 is: 474.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.78 : 751.92 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.78/751.92 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.78x = 751.92 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.78x = 238,208.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,208.26/501.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.73

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