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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.05, 765.27 and 293.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.05, 765.27 and 293.51 is: 440.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.05 : 765.27 = 293.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.05/765.27 = 293.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.05x = 765.27 × 293.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.05x = 224,614.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,614.40/510.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.38

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