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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.19, 750.19 and 326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.19, 750.19 and 326.46 is: 488.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.19 : 750.19 = 326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.19/750.19 = 326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.19x = 750.19 × 326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.19x = 244,902.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,902.39/501.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.64

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