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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.02, 754.56 and 320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.02, 754.56 and 320.58 is: 481.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.02 : 754.56 = 320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.02/754.56 = 320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.02x = 754.56 × 320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.02x = 241,896.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,896.84/502.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.85

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