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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.36, 795.70 and 510.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.36, 795.70 and 510.62 is: 770.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.36 : 795.70 = 510.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.36/795.70 = 510.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.36x = 795.70 × 510.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.36x = 406,300.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,300.33/527.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.44

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