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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.41, 704.14 and 392.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.41, 704.14 and 392.18 is: 541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.41 : 704.14 = 392.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.41/704.14 = 392.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.41x = 704.14 × 392.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.41x = 276,146.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,146.10/510.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.03

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