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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.99, 703.67 and 379.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.99, 703.67 and 379.77 is: 522.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.99 : 703.67 = 379.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.99/703.67 = 379.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.99x = 703.67 × 379.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.99x = 267,230.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,230.86/510.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.97

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