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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.27, 765.30 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.27, 765.30 and 325.12 is: 487.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.27 : 765.30 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.27/765.30 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.27x = 765.30 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.27x = 248,810.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,810.51/510.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.61

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