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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.24, 760.02 and 323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.24, 760.02 and 323.08 is: 485.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.24 : 760.02 = 323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.24/760.02 = 323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.24x = 760.02 × 323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.24x = 245,547.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,547.26/506.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.04

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