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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.34, 804.54 and 510.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.34, 804.54 and 510.42 is: 765.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.34 : 804.54 = 510.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.34/804.54 = 510.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.34x = 804.54 × 510.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.34x = 410,653.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,653.31/536.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.66

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