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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.86, 767.06 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.86, 767.06 and 291.74 is: 438.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.86 : 767.06 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.86/767.06 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.86x = 767.06 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.86x = 223,779.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,779.41/510.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.04

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