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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 764.73 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510, 764.73 and 235.82 is: 353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510 : 764.73 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510/764.73 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510x = 764.73 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510x = 180,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,334.80/510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.60

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