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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.46, 764.28 and 371.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.46, 764.28 and 371.79 is: 556.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.46 : 764.28 = 371.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.46/764.28 = 371.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.46x = 764.28 × 371.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.46x = 284,151.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,151.66/510.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.66

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