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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.03, 765.09 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.03, 765.09 and 317.25 is: 475.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.03 : 765.09 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.03/765.09 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.03x = 765.09 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.03x = 242,724.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,724.80/510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.90

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