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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 752.32 and 318.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 752.32 and 318.95 is: 478.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 752.32 = 318.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/752.32 = 318.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 752.32 × 318.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 239,952.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,952.46/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.03

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