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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.17, 764.64 and 185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.17, 764.64 and 185.36 is: 277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.17 : 764.64 = 185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.17/764.64 = 185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.17x = 764.64 × 185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.17x = 141,729.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,729.85/510.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.81

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