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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.68, 760.16 and 324.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.68, 760.16 and 324.53 is: 485.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.68 : 760.16 = 324.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.68/760.16 = 324.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.68x = 760.16 × 324.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.68x = 246,689.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,689.30/507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.92

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