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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.08, 755.81 and 321.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.08, 755.81 and 321.69 is: 482.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.08 : 755.81 = 321.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.08/755.81 = 321.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.08x = 755.81 × 321.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.08x = 243,136.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,136.52/504.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.34

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