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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.44, 763.32 and 380.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.44, 763.32 and 380.53 is: 569.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.44 : 763.32 = 380.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.44/763.32 = 380.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.44x = 763.32 × 380.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.44x = 290,464.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,464.25/510.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.05

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