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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.02, 755.64 and 321.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.02, 755.64 and 321.38 is: 481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.02 : 755.64 = 321.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.02/755.64 = 321.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.02x = 755.64 × 321.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.02x = 242,847.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,847.58/504.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.82

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