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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.46, 765.38 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.46, 765.38 and 232.76 is: 349.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.46 : 765.38 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.46/765.38 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.46x = 765.38 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.46x = 178,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,152.34/510.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.01

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