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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.98, 760.24 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.98, 760.24 and 322.80 is: 483.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.98 : 760.24 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.98/760.24 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.98x = 760.24 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.98x = 245,405.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,405.47/507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.10

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