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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.46, 764.92 and 379.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.46, 764.92 and 379.85 is: 569.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.46 : 764.92 = 379.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.46/764.92 = 379.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.46x = 764.92 × 379.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.46x = 290,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,555.99/510.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.20

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