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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 764.34 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510, 764.34 and 348.72 is: 522.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510 : 764.34 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510/764.34 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510x = 764.34 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510x = 266,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,540.64/510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.63

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