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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.99, 765.68 and 366.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.99, 765.68 and 366.81 is: 549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.99 : 765.68 = 366.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.99/765.68 = 366.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.99x = 765.68 × 366.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.99x = 280,857.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,857.25/510.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.63

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