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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.20, 765.90 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.20, 765.90 and 328.35 is: 492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.20 : 765.90 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.20/765.90 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.20x = 765.90 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.20x = 251,483.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,483.27/510.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.92

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