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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.96, 704.53 and 378.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.96, 704.53 and 378.37 is: 521.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.96 : 704.53 = 378.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.96/704.53 = 378.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.96x = 704.53 × 378.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.96x = 266,573.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,573.02/510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.71

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