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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.16, 756.66 and 321.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.16, 756.66 and 321.01 is: 481.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.16 : 756.66 = 321.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.16/756.66 = 321.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.16x = 756.66 × 321.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.16x = 242,895.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,895.43/504.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.78

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