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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.15, 764.77 and 326.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.15, 764.77 and 326.99 is: 490.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.15 : 764.77 = 326.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.15/764.77 = 326.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.15x = 764.77 × 326.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.15x = 250,068.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,068.63/510.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.19

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