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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.60, 766.12 and 395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.60, 766.12 and 395.02 is: 592.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.60 : 766.12 = 395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.60/766.12 = 395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.60x = 766.12 × 395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.60x = 302,632.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,632.72/510.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.70

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