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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.02, 763.56 and 326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.02, 763.56 and 326.58 is: 490.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.02 : 763.56 = 326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.02/763.56 = 326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.02x = 763.56 × 326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.02x = 249,363.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,363.42/508.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.85

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