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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.80, 753.06 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.80, 753.06 and 310.08 is: 464.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.80 : 753.06 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.80/753.06 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.80x = 753.06 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.80x = 233,508.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,508.84/502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.42

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