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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.61, 753.68 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.61, 753.68 and 318.42 is: 476.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.61 : 753.68 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.61/753.68 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.61x = 753.68 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.61x = 239,986.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,986.79/503.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.53

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