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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.43, 703.90 and 352.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.43, 703.90 and 352.81 is: 486.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.43 : 703.90 = 352.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.43/703.90 = 352.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.43x = 703.90 × 352.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.43x = 248,342.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,342.96/510.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.54

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