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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.08, 765.84 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.08, 765.84 and 294.08 is: 441.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.08 : 765.84 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.08/765.84 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.08x = 765.84 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.08x = 225,218.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,218.23/510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.54

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