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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.50, 765.48 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.50, 765.48 and 236.46 is: 354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.50 : 765.48 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.50/765.48 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.50x = 765.48 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.50x = 181,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,005.40/510.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.56

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