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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.10, 715.10 and 510.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.10, 715.10 and 510.10 is: 715.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.10 : 715.10 = 510.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.10/715.10 = 510.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.10x = 715.10 × 510.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.10x = 364,772.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,772.51/510.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.10

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