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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.03, 703.91 and 288.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.03, 703.91 and 288.99 is: 398.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.03 : 703.91 = 288.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.03/703.91 = 288.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.03x = 703.91 × 288.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.03x = 203,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,421.51/510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.84

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