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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.81, 704.79 and 353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.81, 704.79 and 353.76 is: 488.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.81 : 704.79 = 353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.81/704.79 = 353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.81x = 704.79 × 353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.81x = 249,326.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,326.51/510.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.10

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