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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.03, 703.86 and 288.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.03, 703.86 and 288.97 is: 398.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.03 : 703.86 = 288.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.03/703.86 = 288.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.03x = 703.86 × 288.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.03x = 203,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,395.54/510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.79

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