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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.48, 751.37 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.48, 751.37 and 328.05 is: 491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.48 : 751.37 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.48/751.37 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.48x = 751.37 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.48x = 246,485.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,485.29/501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.52

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