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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.59, 761.35 and 325.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.59, 761.35 and 325.07 is: 487.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.59 : 761.35 = 325.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.59/761.35 = 325.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.59x = 761.35 × 325.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.59x = 247,492.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,492.04/507.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.58

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