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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.54, 703.53 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.54, 703.53 and 355.02 is: 489.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.54 : 703.53 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.54/703.53 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.54x = 703.53 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.54x = 249,767.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,767.22/510.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.22

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