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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.40, 765.72 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.40, 765.72 and 236.56 is: 354.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.40 : 765.72 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.40/765.72 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.40x = 765.72 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.40x = 181,138.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,138.72/510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.90

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