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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.17, 760.98 and 325.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.17, 760.98 and 325.01 is: 486.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.17 : 760.98 = 325.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.17/760.98 = 325.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.17x = 760.98 × 325.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.17x = 247,322.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,322.30/508.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.69

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