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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.29, 749.01 and 327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.29, 749.01 and 327.15 is: 489.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.29 : 749.01 = 327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.29/749.01 = 327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.29x = 749.01 × 327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.29x = 245,038.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,038.62/500.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.79

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