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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.65, 763.63 and 379.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.65, 763.63 and 379.13 is: 566.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.65 : 763.63 = 379.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.65/763.63 = 379.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.65x = 763.63 × 379.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.65x = 289,514.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,514.57/510.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.95

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