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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.29, 765.25 and 279.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.29, 765.25 and 279.35 is: 418.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.29 : 765.25 = 279.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.29/765.25 = 279.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.29x = 765.25 × 279.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.29x = 213,772.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,772.59/510.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.92

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