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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.26, 765.61 and 293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.26, 765.61 and 293.84 is: 440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.26 : 765.61 = 293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.26/765.61 = 293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.26x = 765.61 × 293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.26x = 224,963.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,963.01/510.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.88

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