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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.48, 765.72 and 293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.48, 765.72 and 293.94 is: 440.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.48 : 765.72 = 293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.48/765.72 = 293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.48x = 765.72 × 293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.48x = 225,075.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,075.74/510.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.91

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