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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.17, 703.77 and 352.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.17, 703.77 and 352.95 is: 486.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.17 : 703.77 = 352.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.17/703.77 = 352.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.17x = 703.77 × 352.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.17x = 248,395.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,395.62/510.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.89

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