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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.11, 703.79 and 286.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.11, 703.79 and 286.01 is: 394.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.11 : 703.79 = 286.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.11/703.79 = 286.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.11x = 703.79 × 286.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.11x = 201,292.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,292.90/510.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.61

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