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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.72, 764.72 and 418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.72, 764.72 and 418.40 is: 626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.72 : 764.72 = 418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.72/764.72 = 418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.72x = 764.72 × 418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.72x = 319,958.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,958.85/510.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.49

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