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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.34, 766.71 and 328.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.34, 766.71 and 328.09 is: 492.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.34 : 766.71 = 328.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.34/766.71 = 328.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.34x = 766.71 × 328.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.34x = 251,549.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,549.88/510.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.91

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