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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.90, 766.08 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.90, 766.08 and 236.67 is: 354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.90 : 766.08 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.90/766.08 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.90x = 766.08 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.90x = 181,308.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,308.15/510.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.88

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