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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.66, 753.54 and 319.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.66, 753.54 and 319.54 is: 479.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.66 : 753.54 = 319.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.66/753.54 = 319.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.66x = 753.54 × 319.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.66x = 240,786.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,786.17/502.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.02

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