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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.74, 765.63 and 282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.74, 765.63 and 282.26 is: 423.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.74 : 765.63 = 282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.74/765.63 = 282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.74x = 765.63 × 282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.74x = 216,106.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,106.72/510.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.12

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