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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.59, 766.31 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.59, 766.31 and 236.72 is: 355.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.59 : 766.31 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.59/766.31 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.59x = 766.31 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.59x = 181,401.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,401.64/510.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.28

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