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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.36, 766.08 and 417.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.36, 766.08 and 417.96 is: 627.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.36 : 766.08 = 417.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.36/766.08 = 417.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.36x = 766.08 × 417.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.36x = 320,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,190.80/510.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.38

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