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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.26, 765.19 and 315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.26, 765.19 and 315.20 is: 472.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.26 : 765.19 = 315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.26/765.19 = 315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.26x = 765.19 × 315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.26x = 241,189.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,189.01/510.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.68

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