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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.11, 762.65 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.11, 762.65 and 325.62 is: 488.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.11 : 762.65 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.11/762.65 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.11x = 762.65 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.11x = 248,333.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,333.69/508.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.74

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