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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.11, 703.21 and 377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.11, 703.21 and 377.13 is: 519.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.11 : 703.21 = 377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.11/703.21 = 377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.11x = 703.21 × 377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.11x = 265,201.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,201.59/510.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.89

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