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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.32, 764.56 and 327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.32, 764.56 and 327.26 is: 490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.32 : 764.56 = 327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.32/764.56 = 327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.32x = 764.56 × 327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.32x = 250,209.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,209.91/510.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.30

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