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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.63, 703.92 and 386.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.63, 703.92 and 386.43 is: 532.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.63 : 703.92 = 386.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.63/703.92 = 386.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.63x = 703.92 × 386.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.63x = 272,015.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,015.81/510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.71

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