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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.66, 762.75 and 325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.66, 762.75 and 325.14 is: 488.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.66 : 762.75 = 325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.66/762.75 = 325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.66x = 762.75 × 325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.66x = 248,000.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,000.54/507.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.52

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