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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.64, 766.86 and 380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.64, 766.86 and 380.68 is: 571.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.64 : 766.86 = 380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.64/766.86 = 380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.64x = 766.86 × 380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.64x = 291,928.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,928.26/510.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.69

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