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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.53, 765.06 and 290.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.53, 765.06 and 290.75 is: 435.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.53 : 765.06 = 290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.53/765.06 = 290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.53x = 765.06 × 290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.53x = 222,441.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,441.20/510.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.71

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