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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.24, 764.24 and 394.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.24, 764.24 and 394.38 is: 590.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.24 : 764.24 = 394.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.24/764.24 = 394.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.24x = 764.24 × 394.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.24x = 301,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,401.96/510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.71

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