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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.30, 764.41 and 236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.30, 764.41 and 236.01 is: 353.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.30 : 764.41 = 236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.30/764.41 = 236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.30x = 764.41 × 236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.30x = 180,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,408.40/510.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.53

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