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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.78, 766.38 and 502.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.78, 766.38 and 502.59 is: 754.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.78 : 766.38 = 502.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.78/766.38 = 502.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.78x = 766.38 × 502.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.78x = 385,174.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,174.92/510.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.09

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