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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.77, 704.60 and 386.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.77, 704.60 and 386.21 is: 532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.77 : 704.60 = 386.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.77/704.60 = 386.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.77x = 704.60 × 386.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.77x = 272,124.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,124.84/510.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.77

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