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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.19, 765.67 and 380.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.19, 765.67 and 380.49 is: 571.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.19 : 765.67 = 380.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.19/765.67 = 380.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.19x = 765.67 × 380.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.19x = 291,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,329.78/510.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.02

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