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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.18, 752.22 and 319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.18, 752.22 and 319.48 is: 478.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.18 : 752.22 = 319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.18/752.22 = 319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.18x = 752.22 × 319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.18x = 240,319.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,319.25/502.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.55

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