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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.06, 764.91 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.06, 764.91 and 236.10 is: 354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.06 : 764.91 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.06/764.91 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.06x = 764.91 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.06x = 180,595.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,595.25/510.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.07

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