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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.01, 764.62 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.01, 764.62 and 236.03 is: 353.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.01 : 764.62 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.01/764.62 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.01x = 764.62 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.01x = 180,468.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,468.85/510.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.86

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