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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.68, 756.92 and 321.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.68, 756.92 and 321.53 is: 482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.68 : 756.92 = 321.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.68/756.92 = 321.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.68x = 756.92 × 321.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.68x = 243,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,375.18/504.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.23

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