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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.56, 763.12 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.56, 763.12 and 326.70 is: 489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.56 : 763.12 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.56/763.12 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.56x = 763.12 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.56x = 249,311.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,311.71/509.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.27

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