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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.12, 702.78 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.12, 702.78 and 422.52 is: 582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.12 : 702.78 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.12/702.78 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.12x = 702.78 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.12x = 296,938.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,938.61/510.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.10

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