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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.30, 751.41 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.30, 751.41 and 328.14 is: 491.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.30 : 751.41 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.30/751.41 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.30x = 751.41 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.30x = 246,567.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,567.68/501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.86

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