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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.63, 753.64 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.63, 753.64 and 329.09 is: 493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.63 : 753.64 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.63/753.64 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.63x = 753.64 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.63x = 248,010.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,010.80/502.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.43

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