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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.94, 766.77 and 395.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.94, 766.77 and 395.65 is: 593.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.94 : 766.77 = 395.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.94/766.77 = 395.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.94x = 766.77 × 395.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.94x = 303,372.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,372.55/510.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.75

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