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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.92, 766.76 and 374.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.92, 766.76 and 374.31 is: 561.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.92 : 766.76 = 374.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.92/766.76 = 374.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.92x = 766.76 × 374.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.92x = 287,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,004.06/510.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.75

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