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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.44, 765.32 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.44, 765.32 and 185.63 is: 278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.44 : 765.32 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.44/765.32 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.44x = 765.32 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.44x = 142,061.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,061.60/510.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.31

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