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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.03, 703.96 and 289.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.03, 703.96 and 289.11 is: 399.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.03 : 703.96 = 289.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.03/703.96 = 289.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.03x = 703.96 × 289.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.03x = 203,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,521.88/510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.04

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