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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.42, 751.26 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.42, 751.26 and 328.46 is: 492.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.42 : 751.26 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.42/751.26 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.42x = 751.26 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.42x = 246,758.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,758.86/501.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.12

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