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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.62, 757.38 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.62, 757.38 and 322.16 is: 483.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.62 : 757.38 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.62/757.38 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.62x = 757.38 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.62x = 243,993.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,993.75/504.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.52

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