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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.10, 702.93 and 362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.10, 702.93 and 362.32 is: 499.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.10 : 702.93 = 362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.10/702.93 = 362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.10x = 702.93 × 362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.10x = 254,685.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,685.60/510.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.29

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