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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.20, 760.52 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.20, 760.52 and 324.16 is: 486.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.20 : 760.52 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.20/760.52 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.20x = 760.52 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.20x = 246,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,530.16/507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.06

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