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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.57, 765.59 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.57, 765.59 and 328.05 is: 491.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.57 : 765.59 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.57/765.59 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.57x = 765.59 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.57x = 251,150.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,150.16/510.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.90

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