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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.82, 766.26 and 367.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.82, 766.26 and 367.48 is: 551.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.82 : 766.26 = 367.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.82/766.26 = 367.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.82x = 766.26 × 367.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.82x = 281,585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,585.22/510.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.24

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