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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.11, 765.53 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.11, 765.53 and 373.50 is: 560.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.11 : 765.53 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.11/765.53 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.11x = 765.53 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.11x = 285,922.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,922.86/510.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.51

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