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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.35, 763.92 and 363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.35, 763.92 and 363.64 is: 544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.35 : 763.92 = 363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.35/763.92 = 363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.35x = 763.92 × 363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.35x = 277,788.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,788.05/510.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.31

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