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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.92, 766.94 and 367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.92, 766.94 and 367.28 is: 551.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.92 : 766.94 = 367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.92/766.94 = 367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.92x = 766.94 × 367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.92x = 281,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,681.72/510.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.32

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