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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.57, 702.81 and 386.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.57, 702.81 and 386.01 is: 531.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.57 : 702.81 = 386.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.57/702.81 = 386.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.57x = 702.81 × 386.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.57x = 271,291.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,291.69/510.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.35

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