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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.56, 752.96 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.56, 752.96 and 320.16 is: 479.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.56 : 752.96 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.56/752.96 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.56x = 752.96 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.56x = 241,067.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,067.67/502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.68

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