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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.23, 765.20 and 279.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.23, 765.20 and 279.23 is: 418.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.23 : 765.20 = 279.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.23/765.20 = 279.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.23x = 765.20 × 279.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.23x = 213,663.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,663.67/510.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.76

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