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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.30, 764.46 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.30, 764.46 and 394.68 is: 591.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.30 : 764.46 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.30/764.46 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.30x = 764.46 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.30x = 301,717.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,717.07/510.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.25

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