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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.67, 764.25 and 315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.67, 764.25 and 315.60 is: 472.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.67 : 764.25 = 315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.67/764.25 = 315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.67x = 764.25 × 315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.67x = 241,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,197.30/510.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.32

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