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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.18, 750.34 and 324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.18, 750.34 and 324.62 is: 486.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.18 : 750.34 = 324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.18/750.34 = 324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.18x = 750.34 × 324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.18x = 243,575.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,575.37/500.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.98

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