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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.80, 766.22 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.80, 766.22 and 503.64 is: 755.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.80 : 766.22 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.80/766.22 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.80x = 766.22 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.80x = 385,899.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,899.04/510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.48

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