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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.51, 765.71 and 236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.51, 765.71 and 236.43 is: 354.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.51 : 765.71 = 236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.51/765.71 = 236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.51x = 765.71 × 236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.51x = 181,037.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,037.41/510.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.62

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