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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.59, 704.34 and 386.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.59, 704.34 and 386.25 is: 532.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.59 : 704.34 = 386.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.59/704.34 = 386.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.59x = 704.34 × 386.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.59x = 272,051.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,051.33/510.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.82

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