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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.46, 765.26 and 355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.46, 765.26 and 355.92 is: 533.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.46 : 765.26 = 355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.46/765.26 = 355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.46x = 765.26 × 355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.46x = 272,371.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,371.34/510.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.58

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