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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.18, 766.28 and 437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.18, 766.28 and 437.02 is: 656.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.18 : 766.28 = 437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.18/766.28 = 437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.18x = 766.28 × 437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.18x = 334,880.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,880.71/510.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.40

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