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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 765.02 and 374.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510, 765.02 and 374.05 is: 561.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510 : 765.02 = 374.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510/765.02 = 374.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510x = 765.02 × 374.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510x = 286,155.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,155.73/510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.09

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