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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 764.39 and 355.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510, 764.39 and 355.09 is: 532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510 : 764.39 = 355.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510/764.39 = 355.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510x = 764.39 × 355.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510x = 271,425.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,425.33/510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.21

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