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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.52, 762.49 and 325.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.52, 762.49 and 325.27 is: 488.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.52 : 762.49 = 325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.52/762.49 = 325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.52x = 762.49 × 325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.52x = 248,011.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,011.31/507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.68

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