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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.77, 766.05 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.77, 766.05 and 325.62 is: 488.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.77 : 766.05 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.77/766.05 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.77x = 766.05 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.77x = 249,441.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,441.20/510.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.36

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