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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.36, 765.54 and 338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.36, 765.54 and 338.13 is: 507.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.36 : 765.54 = 338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.36/765.54 = 338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.36x = 765.54 × 338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.36x = 258,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,852.04/510.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.20

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