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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.16, 765.12 and 235.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.16, 765.12 and 235.99 is: 353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.16 : 765.12 = 235.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.16/765.12 = 235.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.16x = 765.12 × 235.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.16x = 180,559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,559.49/510.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.93

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