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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.84, 765 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.84, 765 and 293.76 is: 439.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.84 : 765 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.84/765 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.84x = 765 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.84x = 224,726.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,726.40/510.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.92

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