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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.71, 767.18 and 364.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.71, 767.18 and 364.91 is: 548.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.71 : 767.18 = 364.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.71/767.18 = 364.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.71x = 767.18 × 364.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.71x = 279,948.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,948.73/510.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.16

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