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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.76, 765.63 and 408.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.76, 765.63 and 408.22 is: 611.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.76 : 765.63 = 408.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.76/765.63 = 408.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.76x = 765.63 × 408.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.76x = 312,545.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,545.48/510.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.92

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