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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 702.25 and 436.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510, 702.25 and 436.16 is: 600.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510 : 702.25 = 436.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510/702.25 = 436.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510x = 702.25 × 436.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510x = 306,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,293.36/510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.58

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