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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.02, 703.78 and 288.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.02, 703.78 and 288.97 is: 398.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.02 : 703.78 = 288.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.02/703.78 = 288.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.02x = 703.78 × 288.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.02x = 203,369.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,369.70/510.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.75

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