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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.05, 763.89 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.05, 763.89 and 326.53 is: 490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.05 : 763.89 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.05/763.89 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.05x = 763.89 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.05x = 249,433.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,433.00/509.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.00

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