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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.27, 766.05 and 507.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.27, 766.05 and 507.93 is: 762.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.27 : 766.05 = 507.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.27/766.05 = 507.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.27x = 766.05 × 507.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.27x = 389,099.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,099.78/510.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.54

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