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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.20, 764.32 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.20, 764.32 and 317.28 is: 476.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.20 : 764.32 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.20/764.32 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.20x = 764.32 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.20x = 242,503.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,503.45/509.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.24

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