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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.75, 765.83 and 346.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.75, 765.83 and 346.43 is: 519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.75 : 765.83 = 346.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.75/765.83 = 346.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.75x = 765.83 × 346.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.75x = 265,300.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,300.93/510.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.43

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