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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.50, 766.25 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.50, 766.25 and 373.13 is: 560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.50 : 766.25 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.50/766.25 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.50x = 766.25 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.50x = 285,905.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,905.17/510.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.05

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