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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.14, 765.32 and 236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.14, 765.32 and 236.06 is: 354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.14 : 765.32 = 236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.14/765.32 = 236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.14x = 765.32 × 236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.14x = 180,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,659.30/510.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.13

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