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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.58, 764.25 and 365.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.58, 764.25 and 365.86 is: 547.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.58 : 764.25 = 365.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.58/764.25 = 365.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.58x = 764.25 × 365.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.58x = 279,605.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,605.22/510.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.63

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