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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.84, 755.28 and 320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.84, 755.28 and 320.96 is: 481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.84 : 755.28 = 320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.84/755.28 = 320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.84x = 755.28 × 320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.84x = 242,414.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,414.67/503.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.13

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