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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.59, 704.82 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.59, 704.82 and 386.28 is: 533.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.59 : 704.82 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.59/704.82 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.59x = 704.82 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.59x = 272,257.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,257.87/510.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.23

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