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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.16, 755.16 and 320.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.16, 755.16 and 320.01 is: 480.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.16 : 755.16 = 320.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.16/755.16 = 320.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.16x = 755.16 × 320.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.16x = 241,658.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,658.75/503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.28

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