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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.39, 754.80 and 320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.39, 754.80 and 320.14 is: 480.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.39 : 754.80 = 320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.39/754.80 = 320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.39x = 754.80 × 320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.39x = 241,641.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,641.67/502.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.98

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