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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.83, 762.96 and 325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.83, 762.96 and 325.58 is: 489.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.83 : 762.96 = 325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.83/762.96 = 325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.83x = 762.96 × 325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.83x = 248,404.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,404.52/507.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.15

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