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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.99, 752.45 and 328.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.99, 752.45 and 328.11 is: 491.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.99 : 752.45 = 328.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.99/752.45 = 328.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.99x = 752.45 × 328.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.99x = 246,884.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,884.73/501.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.81

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