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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.80, 767.05 and 345.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.80, 767.05 and 345.09 is: 518.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.80 : 767.05 = 345.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.80/767.05 = 345.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.80x = 767.05 × 345.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.80x = 264,699.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,699.56/510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.21

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