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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.08, 703.56 and 362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.08, 703.56 and 362.48 is: 499.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.08 : 703.56 = 362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.08/703.56 = 362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.08x = 703.56 × 362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.08x = 255,026.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,026.43/510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.97

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