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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.03, 703.11 and 362.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.03, 703.11 and 362.61 is: 499.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.03 : 703.11 = 362.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.03/703.11 = 362.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.03x = 703.11 × 362.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.03x = 254,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,954.72/510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.88

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