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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.32, 765.48 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.32, 765.48 and 206.32 is: 309.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.32 : 765.48 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.32/765.48 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.32x = 765.48 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.32x = 157,933.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,933.83/510.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.48

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