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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.70, 765.24 and 395.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.70, 765.24 and 395.43 is: 592.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.70 : 765.24 = 395.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.70/765.24 = 395.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.70x = 765.24 × 395.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.70x = 302,598.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,598.85/510.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.52

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