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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.90, 705.57 and 393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.90, 705.57 and 393.30 is: 543.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.90 : 705.57 = 393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.90/705.57 = 393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.90x = 705.57 × 393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.90x = 277,500.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,500.68/510.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.16

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