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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.54, 765.84 and 434.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.54, 765.84 and 434.04 is: 651.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.54 : 765.84 = 434.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.54/765.84 = 434.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.54x = 765.84 × 434.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.54x = 332,405.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,405.19/510.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.09

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