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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.13, 703.59 and 391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.13, 703.59 and 391.94 is: 540.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.13 : 703.59 = 391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.13/703.59 = 391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.13x = 703.59 × 391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.13x = 275,762.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,762.72/510.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.57

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