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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.23, 764.73 and 263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.23, 764.73 and 263.55 is: 395.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.23 : 764.73 = 263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.23/764.73 = 263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.23x = 764.73 × 263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.23x = 201,544.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,544.59/510.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.01

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