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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.56, 762.14 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.56, 762.14 and 316.04 is: 474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.56 : 762.14 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.56/762.14 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.56x = 762.14 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.56x = 240,866.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,866.73/507.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.56

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