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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.12, 765.30 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.12, 765.30 and 328.68 is: 493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.12 : 765.30 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.12/765.30 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.12x = 765.30 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.12x = 251,538.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,538.80/510.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.10

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