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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.28, 755.28 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.28, 755.28 and 320.76 is: 481.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.28 : 755.28 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.28/755.28 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.28x = 755.28 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.28x = 242,263.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,263.61/503.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.37

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