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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.17, 765.50 and 304.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.17, 765.50 and 304.97 is: 457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.17 : 765.50 = 304.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.17/765.50 = 304.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.17x = 765.50 × 304.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.17x = 233,449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,449.18/510.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.60

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