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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.65, 765.14 and 491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.65, 765.14 and 491.44 is: 736.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.65 : 765.14 = 491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.65/765.14 = 491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.65x = 765.14 × 491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.65x = 376,017.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,017.47/510.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.35

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