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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.11, 765.16 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.11, 765.16 and 342.96 is: 514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.11 : 765.16 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.11/765.16 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.11x = 765.16 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.11x = 262,415.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,415.55/510.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.42

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