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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.06, 703.80 and 288.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.06, 703.80 and 288.93 is: 398.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.06 : 703.80 = 288.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.06/703.80 = 288.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.06x = 703.80 × 288.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.06x = 203,348.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,348.93/510.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.68

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