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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.23, 754.02 and 319.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.23, 754.02 and 319.17 is: 479.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.23 : 754.02 = 319.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.23/754.02 = 319.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.23x = 754.02 × 319.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.23x = 240,660.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,660.56/502.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.18

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