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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.24, 765.84 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.24, 765.84 and 282.72 is: 424.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.24 : 765.84 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.24/765.84 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.24x = 765.84 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.24x = 216,518.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,518.28/510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.35

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