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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.08, 763.56 and 364.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.08, 763.56 and 364.01 is: 544.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.08 : 763.56 = 364.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.08/763.56 = 364.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.08x = 763.56 × 364.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.08x = 277,939.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,939.66/510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.90

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