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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.26, 766.59 and 328.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.26, 766.59 and 328.01 is: 492.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.26 : 766.59 = 328.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.26/766.59 = 328.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.26x = 766.59 × 328.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.26x = 251,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,445.35/510.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.78

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