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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.68, 765.03 and 305.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.68, 765.03 and 305.41 is: 457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.68 : 765.03 = 305.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.68/765.03 = 305.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.68x = 765.03 × 305.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.68x = 233,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,647.81/510.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.52

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