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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.12, 765.30 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.12, 765.30 and 315.18 is: 472.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.12 : 765.30 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.12/765.30 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.12x = 765.30 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.12x = 241,207.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,207.25/510.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.84

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