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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.24, 765.03 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.24, 765.03 and 236.52 is: 354.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.24 : 765.03 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.24/765.03 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.24x = 765.03 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.24x = 180,944.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,944.90/510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.63

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