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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.37, 765.77 and 374.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.37, 765.77 and 374.53 is: 561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.37 : 765.77 = 374.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.37/765.77 = 374.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.37x = 765.77 × 374.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.37x = 286,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,803.84/510.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.95

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