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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.73, 765.48 and 264.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.73, 765.48 and 264.05 is: 395.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.73 : 765.48 = 264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.73/765.48 = 264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.73x = 765.48 × 264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.73x = 202,124.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,124.99/510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.76

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