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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.90, 766.33 and 356.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.90, 766.33 and 356.38 is: 534.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.90 : 766.33 = 356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.90/766.33 = 356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.90x = 766.33 × 356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.90x = 273,104.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,104.69/510.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.56

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