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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.42, 765.57 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.42, 765.57 and 236.34 is: 354.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.42 : 765.57 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.42/765.57 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.42x = 765.57 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.42x = 180,934.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,934.81/510.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.48

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