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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.11, 764.01 and 311.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.11, 764.01 and 311.90 is: 467.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.11 : 764.01 = 311.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.11/764.01 = 311.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.11x = 764.01 × 311.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.11x = 238,293.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,293.16/510.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.15

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