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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.65, 765.29 and 366.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.65, 765.29 and 366.05 is: 548.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.65 : 765.29 = 366.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.65/765.29 = 366.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.65x = 765.29 × 366.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.65x = 280,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,134.49/510.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.58

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