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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.36, 765.26 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.36, 765.26 and 236.66 is: 354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.36 : 765.26 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.36/765.26 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.36x = 765.26 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.36x = 181,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,101.42/510.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.85

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