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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.34, 764.49 and 326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.34, 764.49 and 326.84 is: 490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.34 : 764.49 = 326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.34/764.49 = 326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.34x = 764.49 × 326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.34x = 249,861.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,861.48/509.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.56

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