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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.09, 763.92 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.09, 763.92 and 347.28 is: 520.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.09 : 763.92 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.09/763.92 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.09x = 763.92 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.09x = 265,294.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,294.14/510.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.09

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