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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.26, 704.18 and 385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.26, 704.18 and 385.72 is: 532.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.26 : 704.18 = 385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.26/704.18 = 385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.26x = 704.18 × 385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.26x = 271,615.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,615.51/510.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.31

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