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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.94, 750.57 and 327.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.94, 750.57 and 327.35 is: 490.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.94 : 750.57 = 327.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.94/750.57 = 327.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.94x = 750.57 × 327.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.94x = 245,695.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,695.34/500.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.47

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