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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.72, 752.34 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.72, 752.34 and 320.20 is: 479.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.72 : 752.34 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.72/752.34 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.72x = 752.34 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.72x = 240,899.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,899.27/502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.19

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