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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.37, 765.86 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.37, 765.86 and 236.40 is: 354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.37 : 765.86 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.37/765.86 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.37x = 765.86 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.37x = 181,049.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,049.30/510.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.74

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