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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.41, 764.99 and 407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.41, 764.99 and 407.27 is: 610.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.41 : 764.99 = 407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.41/764.99 = 407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.41x = 764.99 × 407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.41x = 311,557.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,557.48/510.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.41

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