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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.66, 759.96 and 324.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.66, 759.96 and 324.90 is: 486.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.66 : 759.96 = 324.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.66/759.96 = 324.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.66x = 759.96 × 324.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.66x = 246,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,911.00/507.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.37

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