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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.27, 753.30 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.27, 753.30 and 317.12 is: 475.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.27 : 753.30 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.27/753.30 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.27x = 753.30 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.27x = 238,882.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,882.73/502.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.61

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