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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.60, 764.10 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.60, 764.10 and 348.60 is: 521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.60 : 764.10 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.60/764.10 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.60x = 764.10 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.60x = 266,365.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,365.26/510.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.67

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