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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.33, 765.60 and 236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.33, 765.60 and 236.27 is: 354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.33 : 765.60 = 236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.33/765.60 = 236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.33x = 765.60 × 236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.33x = 180,886.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,886.36/510.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.45

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