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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.81, 767.23 and 305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.81, 767.23 and 305.78 is: 459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.81 : 767.23 = 305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.81/767.23 = 305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.81x = 767.23 × 305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.81x = 234,603.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,603.59/510.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.28

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