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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 760.70 and 324.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 760.70 and 324.35 is: 486.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 760.70 = 324.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/760.70 = 324.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 760.70 × 324.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 246,730.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,730.05/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.65

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