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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.70, 760.20 and 324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.70, 760.20 and 324.10 is: 485.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.70 : 760.20 = 324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.70/760.20 = 324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.70x = 760.20 × 324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.70x = 246,380.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,380.82/507.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.29

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