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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.52, 764.99 and 395.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.52, 764.99 and 395.25 is: 592.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.52 : 764.99 = 395.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.52/764.99 = 395.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.52x = 764.99 × 395.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.52x = 302,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,360.32/510.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.26

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