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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.14, 764.40 and 293.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.14, 764.40 and 293.24 is: 439.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.14 : 764.40 = 293.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.14/764.40 = 293.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.14x = 764.40 × 293.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.14x = 224,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,152.66/510.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.39

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