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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.84, 753.78 and 319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.84, 753.78 and 319.96 is: 479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.84 : 753.78 = 319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.84/753.78 = 319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.84x = 753.78 × 319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.84x = 241,179.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,179.45/502.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.63

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