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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.18, 764.52 and 301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.18, 764.52 and 301.73 is: 452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.18 : 764.52 = 301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.18/764.52 = 301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.18x = 764.52 × 301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.18x = 230,679.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,679.10/510.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.15

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