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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.54, 765.60 and 294.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.54, 765.60 and 294.27 is: 441.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.54 : 765.60 = 294.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.54/765.60 = 294.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.54x = 765.60 × 294.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.54x = 225,293.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,293.11/510.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.28

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