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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.53, 765.20 and 233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.53, 765.20 and 233.08 is: 349.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.53 : 765.20 = 233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.53/765.20 = 233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.53x = 765.20 × 233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.53x = 178,351.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,351.49/510.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.35

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