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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.52, 766.44 and 315.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.52, 766.44 and 315.76 is: 474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.52 : 766.44 = 315.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.52/766.44 = 315.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.52x = 766.44 × 315.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.52x = 242,011.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,011.09/510.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.05

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