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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.76, 765.54 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.76, 765.54 and 279.32 is: 418.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.76 : 765.54 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.76/765.54 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.76x = 765.54 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.76x = 213,830.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,830.63/510.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.65

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