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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.98, 765.12 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.98, 765.12 and 357.08 is: 534.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.98 : 765.12 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.98/765.12 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.98x = 765.12 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.98x = 273,209.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,209.05/510.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.68

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