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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.14, 754.44 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.14, 754.44 and 320.44 is: 480.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.14 : 754.44 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.14/754.44 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.14x = 754.44 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.14x = 241,752.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,752.75/503.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.49

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