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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.38, 704.54 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.38, 704.54 and 379.16 is: 523.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.38 : 704.54 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.38/704.54 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.38x = 704.54 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.38x = 267,131.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,131.49/510.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.40

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