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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.26, 704.58 and 399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.26, 704.58 and 399.70 is: 551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.26 : 704.58 = 399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.26/704.58 = 399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.26x = 704.58 × 399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.26x = 281,620.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,620.63/510.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.92

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