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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.84, 760.92 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.84, 760.92 and 325.32 is: 487.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.84 : 760.92 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.84/760.92 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.84x = 760.92 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.84x = 247,542.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,542.49/507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.44

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