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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.06, 754.89 and 320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.06, 754.89 and 320.52 is: 480.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.06 : 754.89 = 320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.06/754.89 = 320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.06x = 754.89 × 320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.06x = 241,953.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,953.57/503.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.97

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