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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.13, 761.04 and 329.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.13, 761.04 and 329.21 is: 494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.13 : 761.04 = 329.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.13/761.04 = 329.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.13x = 761.04 × 329.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.13x = 250,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,543.88/507.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.04

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