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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.50, 760.91 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.50, 760.91 and 325.04 is: 486.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.50 : 760.91 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.50/760.91 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.50x = 760.91 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.50x = 247,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,320.76/508.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.37

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