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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.01, 765.40 and 336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.01, 765.40 and 336.62 is: 505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.01 : 765.40 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.01/765.40 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.01x = 765.40 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.01x = 257,647.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,647.42/510.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.18

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