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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.44, 765.45 and 395.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.44, 765.45 and 395.01 is: 592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.44 : 765.45 = 395.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.44/765.45 = 395.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.44x = 765.45 × 395.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.44x = 302,360.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,360.40/510.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.36

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