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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.60, 755.72 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.60, 755.72 and 321.12 is: 481.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.60 : 755.72 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.60/755.72 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.60x = 755.72 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.60x = 242,675.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,675.20/503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.89

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