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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.49, 764.92 and 347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.49, 764.92 and 347.68 is: 520.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.49 : 764.92 = 347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.49/764.92 = 347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.49x = 764.92 × 347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.49x = 265,947.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,947.39/510.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.96

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