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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.92, 763.36 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.92, 763.36 and 317.28 is: 474.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.92 : 763.36 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.92/763.36 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.92x = 763.36 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.92x = 242,198.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,198.86/509.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.97

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