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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.09, 765.39 and 235.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.09, 765.39 and 235.87 is: 353.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.09 : 765.39 = 235.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.09/765.39 = 235.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.09x = 765.39 × 235.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.09x = 180,532.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,532.54/510.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.92

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