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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.99, 765.68 and 348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.99, 765.68 and 348.18 is: 521.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.99 : 765.68 = 348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.99/765.68 = 348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.99x = 765.68 × 348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.99x = 266,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,592.72/510.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.72

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