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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.74, 751.80 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.74, 751.80 and 328.04 is: 491.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.74 : 751.80 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.74/751.80 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.74x = 751.80 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.74x = 246,620.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,620.47/501.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.53

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