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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.39, 760.16 and 321.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.39, 760.16 and 321.78 is: 482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.39 : 760.16 = 321.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.39/760.16 = 321.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.39x = 760.16 × 321.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.39x = 244,602.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,602.68/507.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.08

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