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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.32, 764.46 and 236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.32, 764.46 and 236.05 is: 353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.32 : 764.46 = 236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.32/764.46 = 236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.32x = 764.46 × 236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.32x = 180,446.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,446.96/510.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.60

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