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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.82, 755.96 and 318.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.82, 755.96 and 318.69 is: 478.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.82 : 755.96 = 318.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.82/755.96 = 318.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.82x = 755.96 × 318.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.82x = 240,916.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,916.89/503.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.18

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