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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.24, 764.76 and 345.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.24, 764.76 and 345.36 is: 517.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.24 : 764.76 = 345.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.24/764.76 = 345.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.24x = 764.76 × 345.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.24x = 264,117.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,117.51/510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.63

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