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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.66, 766.27 and 425.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.66, 766.27 and 425.03 is: 637.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.66 : 766.27 = 425.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.66/766.27 = 425.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.66x = 766.27 × 425.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.66x = 325,686.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,686.35/510.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.78

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