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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.76, 766.14 and 403.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.76, 766.14 and 403.30 is: 604.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.76 : 766.14 = 403.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.76/766.14 = 403.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.76x = 766.14 × 403.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.76x = 308,984.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,984.26/510.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.95

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