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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.09, 764.73 and 347.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.09, 764.73 and 347.82 is: 521.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.09 : 764.73 = 347.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.09/764.73 = 347.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.09x = 764.73 × 347.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.09x = 265,988.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,988.39/510.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.45

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