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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.62, 765.92 and 365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.62, 765.92 and 365.02 is: 547.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.62 : 765.92 = 365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.62/765.92 = 365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.62x = 765.92 × 365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.62x = 279,576.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,576.12/510.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.52

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