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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.74, 753.84 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.74, 753.84 and 319.68 is: 479.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.74 : 753.84 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.74/753.84 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.74x = 753.84 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.74x = 240,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,987.57/502.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.35

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