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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.30, 765.45 and 263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.30, 765.45 and 263.66 is: 395.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.30 : 765.45 = 263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.30/765.45 = 263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.30x = 765.45 × 263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.30x = 201,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,814.72/510.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.48

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