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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.54, 762.68 and 323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.54, 762.68 and 323.32 is: 484.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.54 : 762.68 = 323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.54/762.68 = 323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.54x = 762.68 × 323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.54x = 246,589.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,589.70/508.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.90

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