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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 752.84 and 318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 752.84 and 318.80 is: 478.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 752.84 = 318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/752.84 = 318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 752.84 × 318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 240,005.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,005.39/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.14

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