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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.45, 703.80 and 385.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.45, 703.80 and 385.71 is: 531.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.45 : 703.80 = 385.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.45/703.80 = 385.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.45x = 703.80 × 385.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.45x = 271,462.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,462.70/510.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.81

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