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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.91, 750.96 and 328.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.91, 750.96 and 328.65 is: 492.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.91 : 750.96 = 328.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.91/750.96 = 328.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.91x = 750.96 × 328.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.91x = 246,799.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,799.25/500.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.71

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