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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.79, 765.90 and 348.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.79, 765.90 and 348.67 is: 522.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.79 : 765.90 = 348.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.79/765.90 = 348.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.79x = 765.90 × 348.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.79x = 267,046.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,046.35/510.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.81

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