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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.37, 764.80 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.37, 764.80 and 301.92 is: 452.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.37 : 764.80 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.37/764.80 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.37x = 764.80 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.37x = 230,907.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,907.36/510.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.43

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