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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.85, 751.86 and 328.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.85, 751.86 and 328.87 is: 492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.85 : 751.86 = 328.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.85/751.86 = 328.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.85x = 751.86 × 328.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.85x = 247,262.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,262.32/501.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.70

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