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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.02, 750.98 and 327.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.02, 750.98 and 327.81 is: 491.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.02 : 750.98 = 327.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.02/750.98 = 327.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.02x = 750.98 × 327.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.02x = 246,177.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,177.11/501.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.36

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