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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.77, 765.84 and 434.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.77, 765.84 and 434.27 is: 651.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.77 : 765.84 = 434.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.77/765.84 = 434.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.77x = 765.84 × 434.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.77x = 332,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,581.34/510.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.14

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