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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.40, 704.70 and 386.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.40, 704.70 and 386.74 is: 533.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.40 : 704.70 = 386.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.40/704.70 = 386.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.40x = 704.70 × 386.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.40x = 272,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,535.68/510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.96

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