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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.92, 765.83 and 237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.92, 765.83 and 237.19 is: 355.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.92 : 765.83 = 237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.92/765.83 = 237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.92x = 765.83 × 237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.92x = 181,645.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,645.90/510.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.53

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