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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.60, 703.79 and 405.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.60, 703.79 and 405.51 is: 558.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.60 : 703.79 = 405.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.60/703.79 = 405.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.60x = 703.79 × 405.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.60x = 285,391.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,391.86/510.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.93

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