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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.66, 703.39 and 399.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.66, 703.39 and 399.93 is: 550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.66 : 703.39 = 399.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.66/703.39 = 399.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.66x = 703.39 × 399.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.66x = 281,308.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,308.52/510.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.88

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