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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.66, 765.68 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.66, 765.68 and 236.84 is: 355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.66 : 765.68 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.66/765.68 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.66x = 765.68 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.66x = 181,338.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,338.64/510.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.11

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