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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.24, 760.01 and 324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.24, 760.01 and 324.44 is: 487.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.24 : 760.01 = 324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.24/760.01 = 324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.24x = 760.01 × 324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.24x = 246,577.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,577.64/506.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.08

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