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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.67, 765.76 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.67, 765.76 and 236.68 is: 354.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.67 : 765.76 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.67/765.76 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.67x = 765.76 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.67x = 181,240.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,240.08/510.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.91

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