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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.20, 703.99 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.20, 703.99 and 286.13 is: 394.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.20 : 703.99 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.20/703.99 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.20x = 703.99 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.20x = 201,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,432.66/510.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.81

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