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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.26, 763.61 and 423.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.26, 763.61 and 423.75 is: 634.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.26 : 763.61 = 423.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.26/763.61 = 423.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.26x = 763.61 × 423.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.26x = 323,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,577.62/510.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.15

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