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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.40, 765.76 and 328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.40, 765.76 and 328 is: 492.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.40 : 765.76 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.40/765.76 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.40x = 765.76 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.40x = 251,169.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,169.28/510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.10

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