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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.43, 765.03 and 236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.43, 765.03 and 236.24 is: 354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.43 : 765.03 = 236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.43/765.03 = 236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.43x = 765.03 × 236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.43x = 180,730.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,730.69/510.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.08

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