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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.30, 763.63 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.30, 763.63 and 408.24 is: 610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.30 : 763.63 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.30/763.63 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.30x = 763.63 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.30x = 311,743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,743.29/510.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.90

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