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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.56, 704.26 and 386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.56, 704.26 and 386.70 is: 533.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.56 : 704.26 = 386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.56/704.26 = 386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.56x = 704.26 × 386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.56x = 272,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,337.34/510.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.41

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