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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.36, 703.89 and 354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.36, 703.89 and 354.84 is: 489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.36 : 703.89 = 354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.36/703.89 = 354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.36x = 703.89 × 354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.36x = 249,768.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,768.33/510.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.40

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