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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.74, 765.80 and 337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.74, 765.80 and 337.49 is: 506.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.74 : 765.80 = 337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.74/765.80 = 337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.74x = 765.80 × 337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.74x = 258,449.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,449.84/510.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.03

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