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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.55, 765.16 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.55, 765.16 and 247.12 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.55 : 765.16 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.55/765.16 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.55x = 765.16 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.55x = 189,086.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,086.34/510.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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