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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.60, 762.30 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.60, 762.30 and 325.60 is: 488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.60 : 762.30 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.60/762.30 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.60x = 762.30 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.60x = 248,204.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,204.88/508.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.02

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