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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.70, 751.04 and 328.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.70, 751.04 and 328.45 is: 492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.70 : 751.04 = 328.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.70/751.04 = 328.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.70x = 751.04 × 328.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.70x = 246,681.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,681.79/500.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.68

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