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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.08, 764.49 and 235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.08, 764.49 and 235.79 is: 353.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.08 : 764.49 = 235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.08/764.49 = 235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.08x = 764.49 × 235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.08x = 180,259.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,259.10/510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.39

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