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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.21, 764.10 and 495.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.21, 764.10 and 495.63 is: 742.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.21 : 764.10 = 495.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.21/764.10 = 495.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.21x = 764.10 × 495.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.21x = 378,710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,710.88/510.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.26

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