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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.42, 767.18 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.42, 767.18 and 337.68 is: 507.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.42 : 767.18 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.42/767.18 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.42x = 767.18 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.42x = 259,062.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,062.19/510.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.54

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