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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.19, 765.34 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.19, 765.34 and 236.25 is: 354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.19 : 765.34 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.19/765.34 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.19x = 765.34 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.19x = 180,810.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,810.98/510.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.40

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