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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.74, 752.07 and 327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.74, 752.07 and 327.86 is: 491.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.74 : 752.07 = 327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.74/752.07 = 327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.74x = 752.07 × 327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.74x = 246,573.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,573.67/501.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.44

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