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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 764.40 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510, 764.40 and 373.68 is: 560.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510 : 764.40 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510/764.40 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510x = 764.40 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510x = 285,640.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,640.99/510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.08

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