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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.25, 765.77 and 373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.25, 765.77 and 373.65 is: 560.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.25 : 765.77 = 373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.25/765.77 = 373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.25x = 765.77 × 373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.25x = 286,128.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,128.09/510.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.76

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