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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.64, 761.92 and 324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.64, 761.92 and 324.48 is: 487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.64 : 761.92 = 324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.64/761.92 = 324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.64x = 761.92 × 324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.64x = 247,227.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,227.80/507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.01

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