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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.74, 765.36 and 302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.74, 765.36 and 302.30 is: 453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.74 : 765.36 = 302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.74/765.36 = 302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.74x = 765.36 × 302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.74x = 231,365.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,365.63/510.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.00

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