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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.64, 765.04 and 366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.64, 765.04 and 366.08 is: 548.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.64 : 765.04 = 366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.64/765.04 = 366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.64x = 765.04 × 366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.64x = 280,065.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,065.84/510.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.46

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