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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.34, 704.46 and 377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.34, 704.46 and 377.32 is: 520.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.34 : 704.46 = 377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.34/704.46 = 377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.34x = 704.46 × 377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.34x = 265,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,806.85/510.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.84

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