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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.67, 718.43 and 510.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.67, 718.43 and 510.33 is: 702.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.67 : 718.43 = 510.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.67/718.43 = 510.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.67x = 718.43 × 510.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.67x = 366,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,636.38/521.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.81

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