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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.67, 763.23 and 326.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.67, 763.23 and 326.51 is: 488.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.67 : 763.23 = 326.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.67/763.23 = 326.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.67x = 763.23 × 326.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.67x = 249,198.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,198.41/509.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.94

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