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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.66, 705.51 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.66, 705.51 and 393.12 is: 543.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.66 : 705.51 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.66/705.51 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.66x = 705.51 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.66x = 277,350.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,350.09/510.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.12

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