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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.02, 754.14 and 320.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.02, 754.14 and 320.38 is: 480.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.02 : 754.14 = 320.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.02/754.14 = 320.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.02x = 754.14 × 320.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.02x = 241,611.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,611.37/503.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.32

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