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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012, 1,518.24 and 328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012, 1,518.24 and 328 is: 492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012 : 1,518.24 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012/1,518.24 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012x = 1,518.24 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012x = 497,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,982.72/1,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.08

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