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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.56, 755.28 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.56, 755.28 and 311.04 is: 467.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.56 : 755.28 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.56/755.28 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.56x = 755.28 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.56x = 234,922.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,922.29/502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.45

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