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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.20, 752.18 and 327.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.20, 752.18 and 327.82 is: 491.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.20 : 752.18 = 327.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.20/752.18 = 327.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.20x = 752.18 × 327.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.20x = 246,579.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,579.65/501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.98

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