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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.45, 704.45 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.45, 704.45 and 286.38 is: 395.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.45 : 704.45 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.45/704.45 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.45x = 704.45 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.45x = 201,740.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,740.39/510.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.22

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