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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.56, 761.40 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.56, 761.40 and 326.16 is: 488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.56 : 761.40 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.56/761.40 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.56x = 761.40 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.56x = 248,338.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,338.22/508.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.32

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