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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.67, 764.18 and 502.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.67, 764.18 and 502.47 is: 751.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.67 : 764.18 = 502.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.67/764.18 = 502.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.67x = 764.18 × 502.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.67x = 383,975.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,975.01/510.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.91

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