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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.10, 704.09 and 379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.10, 704.09 and 379.28 is: 523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.10 : 704.09 = 379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.10/704.09 = 379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.10x = 704.09 × 379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.10x = 267,049.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,049.96/510.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.53

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