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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.56, 755.40 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.56, 755.40 and 322.16 is: 482.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.56 : 755.40 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.56/755.40 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.56x = 755.40 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.56x = 243,359.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,359.66/504.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.32

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