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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.47, 766.52 and 354.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.47, 766.52 and 354.35 is: 532.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.47 : 766.52 = 354.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.47/766.52 = 354.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.47x = 766.52 × 354.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.47x = 271,610.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,610.76/510.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.08

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