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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.33, 765.36 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.33, 765.36 and 304.74 is: 457.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.33 : 765.36 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.33/765.36 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.33x = 765.36 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.33x = 233,235.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,235.81/510.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.03

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