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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.44, 764.10 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.44, 764.10 and 326.28 is: 490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.44 : 764.10 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.44/764.10 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.44x = 764.10 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.44x = 249,310.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,310.55/508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.34

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