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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.67, 765.13 and 345.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.67, 765.13 and 345.78 is: 518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.67 : 765.13 = 345.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.67/765.13 = 345.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.67x = 765.13 × 345.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.67x = 264,566.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,566.65/510.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.08

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