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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.63, 766.08 and 370.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.63, 766.08 and 370.61 is: 556.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.63 : 766.08 = 370.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.63/766.08 = 370.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.63x = 766.08 × 370.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.63x = 283,913.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,913.08/510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.01

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