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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.96, 762.37 and 325.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.96, 762.37 and 325.42 is: 487.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.96 : 762.37 = 325.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.96/762.37 = 325.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.96x = 762.37 × 325.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.96x = 248,087.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,087.73/508.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.44

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