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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 703.79 and 288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510, 703.79 and 288.96 is: 398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510 : 703.79 = 288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510/703.79 = 288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510x = 703.79 × 288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510x = 203,367.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,367.16/510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.76

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