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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.57, 704.25 and 352.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.57, 704.25 and 352.93 is: 486.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.57 : 704.25 = 352.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.57/704.25 = 352.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.57x = 704.25 × 352.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.57x = 248,550.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,550.95/510.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.81

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