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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.61, 752.19 and 317.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.61, 752.19 and 317.42 is: 475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.61 : 752.19 = 317.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.61/752.19 = 317.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.61x = 752.19 × 317.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.61x = 238,758.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,758.02/502.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.04

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