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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.18, 703.80 and 399.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.18, 703.80 and 399.66 is: 551.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.18 : 703.80 = 399.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.18/703.80 = 399.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.18x = 703.80 × 399.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.18x = 281,280.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,280.71/510.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.34

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