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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.16, 702.64 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.16, 702.64 and 392.28 is: 540.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.16 : 702.64 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.16/702.64 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.16x = 702.64 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.16x = 275,631.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,631.62/510.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.28

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