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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.87, 764.46 and 327.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.87, 764.46 and 327.42 is: 489.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.87 : 764.46 = 327.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.87/764.46 = 327.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.87x = 764.46 × 327.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.87x = 250,299.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,299.49/510.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.95

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