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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.20, 765.42 and 366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.20, 765.42 and 366.20 is: 549.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.20 : 765.42 = 366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.20/765.42 = 366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.20x = 765.42 × 366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.20x = 280,296.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,296.80/510.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.39

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