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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.62, 765.33 and 236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.62, 765.33 and 236.13 is: 353.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.62 : 765.33 = 236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.62/765.33 = 236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.62x = 765.33 × 236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.62x = 180,719.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,719.25/510.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.92

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